strikes n job losses

So now, because of the refinery job losses, re structuring etc we may all suffer Many other power plants etc have decided to come out on strike in sympathy, which will effect the whole energy supply chain and business. Just what they need when times are hard m cash flow is down! If it continues, or worsens, we may even face power cuts because of it. And this will improve the support and their position? How? Good old labour and the trades unions!