An ambiguous threat of widespread strikes in the oilfield services sector has caused Aker Solutions and Kvaerner to seek out labor leaders to potentially quell the demands of disgruntled workers, according to a new report by Energy Voice . Statoil, Aker BP, and Shell are also at risk of strike action. Beginning Monday, Norway’s field operators, employers and labor unions will participate in wage talks to avoid strikes by an April 7 deadline. Pension reforms are also a concern for those considering strikes. Labor union negotiator Asle Reime spoke to Reuters ahead of the critical summit. “We’ve understood that there is no real will among employers to compromise from the outset,” Reime said. “Pension rights are important to all workers regardless of which industry they are in, that’s why I think there is more weight behind the demands this year and also more willingness to strike.” The nation’s oil […]