Norsk Hydro: Strike at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal

Rhea-AI Summary

Industries affected by employee strike at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal are set to begin on April 17 due to a mediation breach involving major labor unions. The strike will progressively impact operations, with a structured plan for responsible production reduction. This gradual decrease in aluminum production will span several months, leading to delays in shipping and deliveries. Additionally, corporate accounting staff engaged with the Handel og Kontor union have also initiated a strike.

Due to reduced aluminum production, the excess energy will be redirected to the power market, potentially affecting revenue streams during this period. The outcome of the strike may influence Hydro's operational efficiency and financial stability in the short to medium term.

Positive

• Excess energy from reduced aluminum production will be sold in the power market, potentially creating revenue opportunities.

Negative

• Gradual production ramp-down at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal may lead to significant operational delays.
• Shipping activities will be strictly limited, causing delays in deliveries.

Following the breach in mediation between The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), the Confederation of the Vocational Unions (YS) and the Norwegian Labor Union (LO), employees organized in Industri Energi and FLT at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal will go on strike from Monday, April 17.

The strike will gradually affect the operations at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal. The impact on operations is regulated by a separate agreement, which states how operations are to be reduced in a responsible manner and how both parties shall contribute.

The affected members will go on strike gradually, as ramping down production requires considerable work effort from the operators at the aluminium plants. This process will take several months.

Shipping activities will be strictly limited for both Hydro Årdal and Hydro Karmøy for the duration of the strike, which will lead to delays in deliveries.

If aluminum production is reduced at the plants, the power that would normally be used in the aluminium production will be sold in the power market.

Corporate employees working in the accounting department based at Sunndalsøra, and who are organized in the Handel og Kontor (HK union), have also gone on strike.

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

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

FAQ

What will happen on April 17 related to NHYDY?

A strike will commence at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal due to a breach in mediation.

How will the strike affect operations at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Årdal?

Operations will be gradually reduced, impacting production and shipping activities.

Is there any impact on aluminum production at Hydro due to the strike?

Yes, aluminum production will be reduced, with excess power sold in the market.

What is the reason for the strike involving NHYDY?

The strike is a result of a mediation failure involving key labor unions.