UK-Norway unions to collaborate on North Sea helicopter safety
Unions from the UK and Norway have met in Aberdeen to formalise a collaboration to improve helicopter safety across the North Sea.
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‘Outcry’ as Wood plans to slash sickness pay for workers on CNOOC platforms
A North Sea union has condemned Wood over plans to cut sickness pay by more than 75% for its workers on CNOOC platforms.
‘Aggressive’ Oceaneering trying to force staff onto new deals, union boss says
An offshore union has accused Oceaneering of using “aggressive” tactics to force Aberdeen workers to accept less favourable contracts.
‘Anger and dismay’ as Aker Solutions plans to cut nearly 100 Aberdeen jobs
Energy services firm Aker Solutions has announced plans to cut nearly 100 jobs in Aberdeen.
Updated: Sullom Voe workers reject EnQuest proposals to ‘restructure’ firm
Workers at Sullom Voe Terminal have rejected plans by EnQuest to restructure the firm, Unite union has said.
Union survey highlights job insecurity for offshore contractors
A survey from the UK’s largest offshore union has found high levels of job insecurity among the contractor workforce in the North Sea.
Pensions row as ConocoPhillips leaves ‘appalling legacy’ amid North Sea exit
US energy major Conoco Phillips has been accused of leaving an “appalling legacy” as it exits the North Sea after 50 years.
‘Major victory’ as strikes averted at St Fergus gas plant
Strikes have been averted at a major gas terminal in Aberdeenshire after discussions “allayed” workers’ fears on health and safety.
Union wants breakaway North Sea drillers ‘back around negotiating table’
Unite is seeking to re-establish negotiations with a “breakaway” group of drilling firms after workers last month rejected a “derisory” pay offer.
Aberdeen airport bosses insist ‘business as ususal’ despite strikes
Airport bosses insisted it was “business as usual” in Aberdeen on Friday despite hundreds of staff downing tools in a dispute over pay and pensions.
North Sea drillers snub ‘inferior’ pay offer from ‘breakaway group’
Scores of offshore drillers have rejected an "inferior" pay offer from a group of companies accused of snubbing a collective agreement.
Unions call for EDF boss to face Fife locals on wind farm jobs
A group of Scottish trade unions have served the boss of EDF Renewables with a letter calling for him to face locals in Fife.
North Sea drillers willing to strike over pay dispute
North Sea drillers have said they are willing to take strike action over a long-standing pay dispute.
SSE to cut more than 400 smart meter jobs, says union
Energy giant SSE is planning to cut more than 400 jobs in its retail sector covering smart meter installation because of a lack of take-up for the devices from consumers, according to a union.
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.
Union boss pledges to continue push for offshore helicopter inquiry
A leading Aberdeen trade unionist has said he will continue to campaign for an independent probe into helicopter safety in the oil and gas industry- even though the government has rejected calls.
North Sea drillers to be balloted on potential strikes amid pay dispute
A consultative ballot is to be carried out by the Unite union amid a pay dispute for North Sea drillers.
BiFab shut out of £200m deal due to ‘changes’ in bidding criteria, bosses claim
Owners of troubled Scottish firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) have claimed the company was effectively shut out of a £200 million wind turbine contract – despite being the lowest bidder for the project.
Strikes averted for Petrofac staff on BP platforms
Strike action has been averted for dozens of Petrofac staff on BP platforms in the North Sea.
Local content provided by wind farms ‘insufficient’ in Scotland
The amount of local content provided by Scottish offshore wind infrastructure projects was deemed “insufficient” by politicians and union representatives last night.
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 inquiry would be ‘fitting tribute’ to victims of 2009 crash
In 2009, all fourteen passengers and two crew died when a Super Puma came down in the North Sea close to Peterhead. Since then a further 17 families have lost loved ones who stepped aboard a Super Puma helicopter. So, it seems not only a rhetorical question but an insulting one to ask whether the lessons from ten years ago have been learned by the industry.
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.
Updated: Union boss lays into Shell over ‘outrageous’ CEO pay
A trade union boss has slammed Shell for awarding its boss an “outrageous and undeserved” pay package in 2018.