Norsk Hydro: Strike at Hydro Sunndal

Rhea-AI Summary

The strike at Hydro Sunndal, which began today, affects around 30 members of Industri Energi. This action will lead to a gradual shutdown of 20% of production within four weeks and halt product shipments to customers. If the strike continues beyond four weeks, an additional 10% of production will be shut down weekly until a section of the production line is completely halted. The strike involves members under the Electrochemical Agreement and requires significant effort to ramp down production.

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• None.

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• Initial 20% production decrease within four weeks due to the strike.
• Halting of product shipments, leading to delivery delays.
• Potential for further 10% production decrease each week if the strike persists beyond four weeks.

The strike at Hydro Sunndal, announced on August 16, has been initiated today. As a result, around 30 members of Industri Energi will not report to work at the aluminium plant and the ramp down of production agreement will be implemented.

The strike will initially lead to a gradual shut-down of 20 percent of production within four weeks. The strike also entails a halt in the shipment of products to customers from Hydro Sunndal for the duration of the strike, which will lead to delays in deliveries. If the strike lasts for more than four weeks, another 10 percent of production will be shut down each week until one section of the production line remains.

The strike includes Industri Energi members who are under the Electrochemical Agreement. These members will go on strike gradually, as ramping down of production requires considerable work effort from the operators at the aluminium plant.

Investor contact:
Line Haugetraa
+47 41406376
Line.Haugetraa@hydro.com

Media contact:
Halvor Molland
+47 92979797
Halvor.Molland@hydro.com

FAQ

What is the impact of the Hydro Sunndal strike on production?

The Hydro Sunndal strike will initially reduce production by 20% within four weeks, with potential for further decreases if it continues.

How will the Hydro Sunndal strike affect product shipments?

The strike will halt product shipments from Hydro Sunndal, causing delays in deliveries.

What percentage of production will be affected week by week during the Hydro Sunndal strike?

If the strike lasts more than four weeks, there will be a 10% reduction in production each week until one section is completely shut down.

Which workers are participating in the Hydro Sunndal strike?

The strike includes members of Industri Energi who are part of the Electrochemical Agreement.