Petrobras strike hits platforms and refineries on second day, union says

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A strike at Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras PETR3.SA entered its second day on Tuesday, affecting 24 oil platforms and eight refineries, union FUP said in a statement.

• The nationwide strike stems from an ongoing dispute over a deficit in the company's pension fund and proposed changes to employee compensation, among other issues.

• According to the union, nine transport units, three thermal power plants, two biodiesel plants and five onshore oil fields were also hit.

• Petrobras in a separate statement reiterated that the mobilization has had no impact on output so far.

• "The company has adopted contingency measures to ensure the continuity of operations and emphasizes that market supply is guaranteed," it said.