15 October 2009

10,000 Petrobras Workers Go On Strike.

BLOOMBERG/
About 10,000 Petrobras workers began a strike at several units throughout Brasil, affecting refinery production. A spokesman said “...production at the refineries has slowed. Workers in seven states have joined the stoppage.”
Workers are seeking a 16 percent increase in wages, plus inflation losses, while Petrobras is offering a 4.9 percent increase.