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Oil Terminal labor dispute in Romania

Overview

Employees at the Oil Terminal in the Port of Constanța, Romania, have initiated labor actions following a breakdown in collective bargaining. The union, led by Nicu Androne, is seeking a 6.5% wage indexation to address a reported 20% loss in purchasing power caused by inflation over the last two years.

On September 10, 2026, workers conducted a warning strike. The union has threatened an indefinite general strike to begin on September 17, 2026, if the government does not approve the requested increase, which amounts to approximately 300 lei per employee. Union leaders stated that negotiations with the Romanian government have been ongoing since February without resolution.

The potential stoppage poses risks to national energy security, as the terminal handles approximately 60% of the country’s required fuel. Union representatives warned that a strike lasting several days could deprive the Petrobrazi Refinery of raw materials, potentially forcing a halt to its operations.

Entities

Port of Constanta · Sorin Ciutureanu · Petrobrazi Refinery · Oil Terminal SA · Bucharest Stock Exchange

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Oil Terminal employees threaten general strike in Romania

    Oil Terminal employees in Constanța threaten a general strike on September 17 over a 6.5% wage indexation demand, risking Romania's fuel supply and Petrobrazi Refinery operations.

  2. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Oil Terminal union announces indefinite strike in Romania

    The Oil Terminal union in Romania has declared an indefinite general strike starting September 17, 2026, following failed wage negotiations. A warning strike is scheduled for September 10.

Sources

economedia.ro · forbes.ro · newmoney.ro · psnews.ro · radioconstanta.ro