London-Norway could be facing its first national strike in 18 years starting April 8 after talks between a key employer group and two major labor unions broke down Thursday. The breakdown in talks triggered the need for a mediator to enter the process. The impact on Norway's mainstay oil and gas sector of a national strike, which could see as many as 235,000 private sector workers walk off the job over wages and pension reform, is unclear, though it is likely that some activities could be hit.
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