Three Norwegian unions, Safe, Styrke, and Lederne, announced a strike starting June 5, 2026. The move follows a breakdown in wage negotiations for approximately 8,100 members. Unions are seeking pay increases that exceed current inflation rates.
The initial phase involves 600 workers targeting Equinor’s Statfjord A and Oseberg fields. This first wave will cut Norway's daily output by 45,500 barrels of oil equivalent. The reduction represents just over 1% of the country's total production.
State-led mediation continues in an attempt to avert the work stoppage. Unions warn of further escalation if they do not reach an agreement.