Workers at Czech refineries give strike warning

Unions representing workers at the Czech Republic’s sole refinery company, Česká Rafinérská, have given warning that are preparing strike action in pursuit of their pay claims. The unions have asked the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to nominate a mediator who could intervene in the negotiations. Talks between the unions and management over a new collective agreement have been ongoing since May. Workers are reported to be seeking a 2000 crown increase in their monthly wages. Česká Rafinérská is controlled by Unipetrol which in turn is majority owned by Polish energy group PKN Orlen.

Author: Chris Johnstone