Stanlow Refinery Sale: Union warns Essar Oil of dispute with Shell

Nov 21st, 2009 by John Donovan.

By John Donovan

Talks with Shell regarding expansion of union recognition for workers at the Stanlow Refinery have broken down. Unite the Union intends to pursue the issue through “legal channels”.

The union sent a related letter today (printed below) to Essar Oil Limited, the company named by Shell as the preferred bidder for the refinery. A deadline for the completion of negotiations between Shell and Essar for the sale of the refinery is only days away.

Part of the deal with Essar reportedly involves Shell taking a stake in the Indian company.

Source: http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2009/11/21/stanlow-refinery-sale-union-warns-essar-oil-of-dispute-with-shell/