80 jobs saved as Altrad agrees to furlough Grangemouth workers
Around 80 jobs have been saved at Altrad Services after union pressure saw the firm reinstate workers under the government’s furlough scheme.
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Deal reached to protect thousands of North Sea catering jobs
A deal has been reached which will protect the jobs of nearly 3,000 offshore caterers working in the UK North Sea.
Bilfinger Salamis praised for halting job losses
The Unite trade union has applauded Bilfinger Salamis for stepping back from its earlier decision to make almost 100 workers redundant.
Strike action planning suspended at Sullom Voe Terminal
Preparations for strike action at a key oil terminal in Shetland have been suspended after a new pay deal for workers was hammered out.
Updated: Shell boss paid £8.7m last year, 87 times more than average UK employee
Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden’s total pay package was cut in half last year, but he still took home a whopping sum of almost £9 million.
Workers vote for strikes at EnQuest’s Sullom Voe terminal
Workers have voted “emphatically” in favour of strike action at the Sullom Voe terminal in Shetland.
UK and Norwegian unions establish group to improve North Sea helicopter safety
Unions from the UK and Norway have established a dedicated working group to improve helicopter safety across the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Updated: Union fury at move to scrap key North Sea workforce agreement
Offshore trade unions have condemned contractors’ plans to abandon a key UK North Sea collective bargaining agreement.
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.
‘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.