Wood Group has said it is considering revisions to the terms and conditions proposed for employees working on Shell platforms in the North Sea.
The company has been in talks with Union representatives after it revealed a review last month.
The Unite union warned of industrial action after it met with the oilfield services giant earlier this month to discuss the proposals which it is feared will lead to redundancies and cut wages and change terms and conditions on the Shell assets.
Wood Group PSN announced earlier this month a three-year extension to their Shell contract securing 500 jobs.
Earlier this month, Wood Group announced it was consulting with 1,000 UK onshore staff as it planned to reduce headcount by 300.
Industrial officer John Boland of Unite said at the time the proposal was not acceptable to members and if implemented, would “lead to a dispute situation”.
However, Boland met with Wood Group management yesterday and it is understood it was agreed that the company’s offer to review its proposed changes to terms and conditions has delayed the prospect of escalation to industrial action.
In a statement, Wood Group, said: “As part of our commitment to following a fair and transparent consultation, which fully engages our employees and the unions, we are considering revisions to the terms and conditions proposed.”
“Proposals regarding changes to terms and conditions are being reviewed with a firm focus on safeguarding long-term employment opportunities for our employees on these assets.
“The terms and conditions under review have been approved by the OCA and the recognised unions.”
Mr Boland was unavailable for comment when contacted by Energy Voice.
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