# REN Atlântico worker strike at Sines LNG terminal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ren-atlntico-worker-strike-at-sines-lng-terminal > Updated: 2026-08-23T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Workers at the REN Atlântico liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Port of Sines initiated a three-day strike scheduled from August 23 to 25. Organized by the SITE Sul and Fiequimetal unions, the industrial action involves demands for a pre-retirement plan to address the physical toll of long-term shift work and the correction of wage inequalities for employees in identical roles. During the initial shifts, reports indicated 100% participation. While the strike has halted tanker refueling, union representatives stated that minimum services are being maintained to ensure normal weekend supply levels to the network. The potential disruption raised concerns regarding energy security in Madeira. José Manuel Rodrigues, the Regional Secretary of Economy for Madeira, requested urgent measures from the Ministry of Environment and Energy to prevent interruptions to the Vitória Thermal Power Plant (CTV3), which provides approximately 35% of the region’s thermal energy production capacity. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: REN Atlântico workers strike at Sines LNG terminal Workers at the REN Atlântico LNG terminal in Sines, Portugal, have initiated a strike with 100% participation, demanding early retirement options and wage equality. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ren-atlntico-workers-strike-at-sines-lng-terminal-1 ### 2026-08-19: REN Atlântico workers strike at Sines LNG terminal REN Atlântico workers at the Sines LNG terminal are striking from August 23-25 over pre-retirement demands, sparking concerns about natural gas supplies and electricity stability in Madeira. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ren-atlntico-workers-strike-at-sines-lng-terminal --- Cite as: REN Atlântico worker strike at Sines LNG terminal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ren-atlntico-worker-strike-at-sines-lng-terminal