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Inpex Workers Reject New Agreement, Strike Possible

4/17/2026

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  • Workers at Inpex's Ichthys LNG facility in Australia voted against a new employment agreement on April 17, risking a strike that could disrupt global energy supplies.
  • The Offshore Alliance, representing more than 400 workers, criticized the proposal for not meeting industry wage and condition standards.
  • Inpex said it would continue negotiations in good faith.
  • A separate vote on whether to take protected industrial action will conclude on April 24.