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Posted 9/22/2023, 6:57:00 AM

Australian Unions Suspend Strikes at Chevron LNG Sites After Deal Reached on Pay and Conditions

Strikes by Australian union alliance at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG facilities suspended after deal accepted.
Deal includes improvements in pay, job security, rosters, career progression for workers.
Unions had been pushing for pay parity with recent Woodside agreement.
Strikes had threatened to disrupt 7% of global LNG supply over 6 weeks.
Deal ends prolonged wage fight by Offshore Alliance at major Western Australia LNG sites after previous agreements with Shell, Woodside, Inpex.

reuters.com

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8/29/2023

Chevron: Workers at major Australia gas facilities to strike

Workers at Chevron's two LNG plants in Australia are set to go on strike from 7 September, a move that could potentially drive up global prices, following weeks of negotiation over pay and working conditions with unions.

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Chevron's LNG plants in Australia face strike action

Workers at Chevron's liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia are planning to strike, which could result in a loss of around 7% of global supply and potential price increases.

9/4/2023

Chevron, unions begin mediation talks to avert Australia LNG strike

Mediation talks have begun in an attempt to prevent strikes at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia, which could disrupt LNG exports and cost the company billions of dollars.

9/5/2023

Chevron faces two-week total strike at Australia LNG projects

Workers at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects in Australia plan a two-week strike starting on September 14, which could disrupt LNG exports and potentially increase gas prices.

9/11/2023

Chevron Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Planned Strikes at Australian LNG Plants

Chevron Australia will pursue a legal strategy to stop strikes at its Gorgon and Wheatstone liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia, after failing to reach a deal with unions, potentially risking billions of dollars in export revenue.

9/15/2023

Ford Lays Off 600 Workers at Michigan Plant Due to UAW Strikes

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9/16/2023

Chevron Faces Escalating Strikes in Australia That Could Disrupt Global LNG Supply

Workers at Chevron's LNG plants in Western Australia have initiated a 24-hour strike, with potential for strikes to continue until mid-October, as part of an ongoing industrial action by the Offshore Alliance union.

9/19/2023

UAW Sets Friday Deadline for 'Serious Progress' in Talks or Will Call Strikes at More Auto Plants

The United Auto Workers union threatens to launch more strikes at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis plants if "serious progress" is not made in negotiations by Friday.

9/27/2023

UAW Threatens Wider Strikes at Auto Plants if Demands Not Met by Friday

The United Auto Workers union will expand strikes at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis plants if significant progress is not made in negotiations by Friday, potentially affecting thousands of workers.

10/6/2023

Australian Union Votes to Restart Strikes at Chevron LNG Plants After Failed Contract Talks

Union members at Chevron's liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia have voted for industrial action, threatening potential strikes that could disrupt around 7% of global LNG supply.

10/16/2023

Chevron, Australian Unions Headed for More Strikes as Talks Stall Again

Chevron's liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia are facing renewed strikes this week after unions accused the company of reneging on commitments, prompting Chevron to express disappointment and label the workers as being unreasonable.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 6:57:00 AM

Australian Unions Suspend Strikes at Chevron LNG Sites After Deal Reached on Pay and Conditions

Strikes by Australian union alliance at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG facilities suspended after deal accepted.
Deal includes improvements in pay, job security, rosters, career progression for workers.
Unions had been pushing for pay parity with recent Woodside agreement.
Strikes had threatened to disrupt 7% of global LNG supply over 6 weeks.
Deal ends prolonged wage fight by Offshore Alliance at major Western Australia LNG sites after previous agreements with Shell, Woodside, Inpex.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/29/2023

Chevron: Workers at major Australia gas facilities to strike

8/29/2023

Chevron's LNG plants in Australia face strike action

Workers at Chevron's liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia are planning to strike, which could result in a loss of around 7% of global supply and potential price increases.

9/4/2023

Chevron, unions begin mediation talks to avert Australia LNG strike

Mediation talks have begun in an attempt to prevent strikes at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia, which could disrupt LNG exports and cost the company billions of dollars.

9/5/2023

Chevron faces two-week total strike at Australia LNG projects

Workers at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects in Australia plan a two-week strike starting on September 14, which could disrupt LNG exports and potentially increase gas prices.

9/11/2023

Chevron Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Planned Strikes at Australian LNG Plants

9/15/2023

Ford Lays Off 600 Workers at Michigan Plant Due to UAW Strikes

The UAW union has launched strikes at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plants after failing to reach a new labor agreement, resulting in temporary layoffs and potential impacts on the economy.

9/16/2023

Chevron Faces Escalating Strikes in Australia That Could Disrupt Global LNG Supply

9/19/2023

UAW Sets Friday Deadline for 'Serious Progress' in Talks or Will Call Strikes at More Auto Plants

The United Auto Workers union threatens to launch more strikes at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis plants if "serious progress" is not made in negotiations by Friday.

9/27/2023

UAW Threatens Wider Strikes at Auto Plants if Demands Not Met by Friday

10/6/2023

Australian Union Votes to Restart Strikes at Chevron LNG Plants After Failed Contract Talks

Union members at Chevron's liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia have voted for industrial action, threatening potential strikes that could disrupt around 7% of global LNG supply.

10/16/2023

Chevron, Australian Unions Headed for More Strikes as Talks Stall Again