Union officials lobby for fair transition for oil workers
Trade union officials will lobby delegates at a major conference in Aberdeen to deliver a "just" energy transition that protects jobs.
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UK oil industry needs 25,000 new workers within six years, says skills report
A new report sets out that the UK oil and gas industry needs to attract 25,000 workers in the next six years, including thousands in brand new roles.
RMT slams government for allowing ‘exploitation’ in offshore wind sector
The RMT Union has condemned a move from the UK government which it said “allows firms to exploit cheap foreign labour” in the offshore wind sector.
Calls for offshore helicopter inquiry raised at Scottish Trades Union Congress
Workforce concerns around the need for an offshore helicopter inquiry have been raised at the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) in Dundee.
Helicopter transport still ‘biggest concern’ a decade since Super Puma tragedy
A decade on since a fatal crash in the North Sea, helicopter transport remains the “biggest concern” for the offshore workforce.
MSP to raise helicopter safety ahead of anniversary of fatal crash
A north-east MSP will formally ask the Scottish Government to reverse its decision not to back an offshore helicopter safety inquiry later.
Unite launches petition after Scottish Government rejects bid for helicopter inquiry
Offshore union Unite has launched a petition calling for support after the Scottish Government rejected calls for a public inquiry into helicopter safety.
Scottish Government rejects calls for helicopter inquiry
The Scottish Government has rejected calls for a public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
Union ‘demands’ inquiry into offshore helicopter safety
An offshore union has reissued its call for a public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.
Ministers pushed for answer on helicopter safety inquiry
The Scottish Government is being pushed for answers on whether it will back a public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
‘Common sense prevails’ as Super Pumas are down-valued, say union chiefs
Offshore unions have praised the down-valuing of Super Puma helicopters as a success for common sense.
Strike talks rescheduled between unions and OCA
Crunch talks between North Sea trade unions and the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) have been cancelled.
OPINION: Time for change for offshore workers?
For the public at large an offshore worker is considered 'lucky' because - "they get half the year off!"
RMT ‘astonished’ by claims of lack of UK seafarers for offshore support vessels
A union boss has hit out at claims there are not enough UK seafarers to staff offshore support vessels in the event of a "hard Brexit".
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Borr Drilling concede ground on job losses after worker protests
Dutch union Nautilus International confirmed today that Borr Drilling had announced its intention to reinstate 15 offshore and around three onshore staff, after widespread strikes by workers.
Piper Alpha: RMT calls for improved offshore safety
An offshore union has called for better protection for workers on the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster.
Union boss attacks Total over proposed rota changes
Oil giant Total’s attempt to justify planned offshore rota changes was “arrogant, cynical and patronising”, a union boss has said.
Port staff to go on strike over ‘pay justice’ in Aberdeen this week
The RMT trade union said port workers will go on strike in Aberdeen later this week in a dispute over "pay justice".
Unite and RMT accept pay offer for offshore caterers
Members of the Unite and RMT unions have accepted a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA).
Unite and RMT reject Aker Solutions pay offer for Mariner workers
Unite workers on the Mariner platform have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from Aker Solutions aimed at ending an ongoing dispute.
RMT urges UK government to fulfill seafarer wages ‘pledge’
Trade union bosses have urged the UK Government act on its pledge to enforce minimum wage payments for seafarers.
Union official slams “obscene” pay package for BP chief
A North Sea union boss lashed out last night after it emerged BP chief executive Bob Dudley’s pay package for 2017 soared by more than £1million to £9.5million.
Unite and RMT reject OCA pay deal
North Sea workers have rejected a pay offer from the Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA).
Video: Offshore union protests over pay in Aberdeen
A group of protesters took to the streets of Aberdeen yesterday to challenge low pay and job losses imposed on UK seafarers and offshore workers.