Operators, contractors and unions make commitment to ESA during roundtable
Signatories to a North Sea collective bargaining deal will work together to find a “constructive way forward”, after months of unrest offshore.
Energy Services Agreement (ESA)
The Energy Voice guide to North Sea strike action
Spiralling living costs coupled with record profits for energy producers have fuelled a series of increasingly bitter disputes between operators and workers throughout 2022.
Stork workers who took part in North Sea wildcat strikes to be disciplined, letter confirms
Stork has written to its employees that engaged in wildcat North Sea strikes last week to express the company’s “disappointment” in their actions.
End called to 24-hour North Sea wildcat strikes
Offshore workers who initiated unofficial strikes across a host of North Sea assets on Thursday have called an end to the 24-hour action.
Unions, contractors decry ‘smash and grab’ wildcat strikes planned across North Sea
Offshore contractors and union representatives warned against the prospect of “unlawful” strike action this week, as workers prepare to down tools in a bid for pay uplifts in the face of rising cost of living.
Bilfinger staff return to work after strikes as grievance letters sent
Wildcat strikes affecting up to 16 North Sea assets have now ended, offshore contractors said, as workers lodge formal grievance letters.
Unite and Bilfinger ask workers to stand down from North Sea strikes
Workers carrying out strikes across the North Sea have been asked to stand down as Bilfinger UK has today joined a collective bargaining deal.
North Sea strikes: ‘Wildcat action is in no one’s interest’ says trade body
The industry trade body has hit back at a series of unofficial strikes taking place in the North Sea.
Creating a positive future for the oil and gas workforce
At this time of year you reflect on the past 12 months, and look to what the future holds. We started 2021 on a peak in Covid cases, and it looks like we will end the year in the same way. But even in another year dominated by the pandemic, there have been positive points to remember.
Hundreds of North Sea workers to transfer as Bilfinger and Global E&C launch new company
Hundreds of North Sea workers are understood to be transferring to a new joint venture company between Bilfinger UK and Global E&C after a major contract win.
Unite exploring statutory recognition process after discussions with Altrad prove ‘fruitless’
Unite is to ramp up its endeavours to secure a collective bargaining agreement for Altrad workers.
Bilfinger Salamis offers to work with mediator on trade union recognition
Offshore contractor Bilfinger Salamis has indicated it is open to the possibility of trade union recognition, around five years after it allegedly stopped acknowledging them.
Unite threatens ballot over Bilfinger Salamis pay dispute
Unite the Union is demanding a pay rise for hundreds of Bilfinger Salamis contractors who it claims “have not been paid a fair rate”.
Bilfinger Salamis boss says ‘never say never’ to new North Sea contractor deal
The head of Bilfinger Salamis UK has said “never say never” to the potential for the firm's return to a collective deal for North Sea contractors.