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Porvoo Refinery Could Halt Amid Strike in Early Feb

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Neste's Porvoo oil refinery is facing a likely halt to production amid two planned days of labour strike action.

  • Finland's Industrial Union said on Thursday it planned strikes for 1-2 Feb 2024 unless the government agrees to change its proposed labour market reforms.
  • The reforms favour local work agreements, limit political strikes and enable easier termination of work contracts.
  • "If the strike were to take place, it would lead to the shutdown of Neste's Porvoo refinery which must be carried out in an orderly and safe manner," said a Neste spokesperson.

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