Romania: Unions in labour conflict for higher wages at Romania’s largest (…)

February 4, 2026

Unions in labour conflict for higher wages at Romania’s largest refinery
Feb 4, 2026

Unions in labour conflict for higher wages at Romania’s largest refinery.

The unions at Romania’s largest refinery, Petromidia – owned by KazMunayGas International (KMGI) – initiated the official labour conflict after the management refused a request for a RON 1,500 (EUR 300) increase in the net wage. The company claimed that this would result in USD 21 million in (…)

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