Blackout looms as oil workers step up protest
POWER stations and other energy-sector sites face further disruption today as the bitter workers’ dispute continues at the Lindsey oil refinery in Lincolnshire.
Workers sacked by energy giant Total over wildcat strikes are planning to burn their dismissal letters in protest – ahead of a deadline to reapply for their jobs. The energy giant sacked 650 workers for taking wildcat action in a dispute over jobs and has given them until 5pm today to reapply for their positions.
Total’s move prompted 2,000 power plant workers to walk out from several power stations in sympathy.
The initial strikes were flared by disputes over foreign labour and alleged breaches of a national employment agreement.