GMB ‘hugely concerned’ about future of Moorside nuclear project
The GMB trade union said today it was “hugely concerned” about the future of the Moorside nuclear plant in Cumbria.
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North Sea strikes on the horizon as unions reject pay offer
Offshore workers could take "sustained" North Sea strike action this summer after a pay deal was rejected by trade unions.
Unions claims North Sea protest calls are ‘fake’ news
Offshore union bosses have dismissed rumors that they are organising public protests over the industry's treatment of North Sea oil and gas workers.
Scotland ‘decade behind’ on oil and gas decommissioning, union claims
Scotland is a "decade behind" in preparing for North Sea oil and gas decommissioning and risks losing out on millions of dollars of potential work, according to union chiefs.
Union’s pay offer revealed in ongoing OCA dispute
More details have emerged on the latest pay offer on the table for offshore workers in an ongoing dispute with employers.
Unions call for nuclear industry hustings for poll candidates
Unions have invited candidates in the Copeland by-election to take part in a hustings on the future of the nuclear industry.
Offshore workers to vote on increased OCA pay offer
Offshore workers are expected to vote on a new pay offer in the next month.
Update: OCA pledges to try and reach agreement with union
The umbrella body for offshore contractors has pledged to try and reach a deal with unions over a wage dispute.
Unions await final pay offer in North Sea strike threat
Offshore workers are waiting to hear a 'final offer' on improved pay and conditions with the threat of North Sea strike action looming.
Strike ballot by nuclear workers on hold for further talks
A strike ballot has been put on hold to allow more talks to be held by nuclear industry workers.
Unite offshore members reject OCA offer
Offshore workers represented by the Unite trade union have rejected proposals on pay and conditions from their employers.
Trade unions accuse Bilfinger of attacking workers’ rights
A trio of trade unions today slammed Bilfinger Salamis’ decision to withdraw from the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA) agreement.
Exclusive: New proposals would put North Sea industry “back years”, union warns
A union has launched a scathing attack on fresh proposals for North Sea workers which could add an additional 45 hours to their year.
Jeremy Corbyn’s energy polices naive and short-sighted, says Labour-backing GMB
Jeremy Corbyn’s policies on energy have been condemned as “naive and short-sighted” by one of Labour’s major union backers.
Union calls on UK Government to ‘get on with’ Hinkley nuclear plant
The GMB union today urged the UK Government to get on with building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset.
Updated: Unions ballot Wood Group members on industrial action over “30% pay cut”
Offshore unions have launched a ballot for industrial action on Wood Group over pay and conditions.
Unions meet with Wood Group over pay offer
Union representatives have met Wood Group to discuss the proposed changes to pay and conditions proposed by the company last month.
Protests at claims ‘engineering construction firms undercutting non-UK workers’
Protests are to be held across the country amid claims that engineering construction firms are undercutting non-UK workers.
EV Insights: Long-running North Sea dispute settled
Energy Voice examines some of the key points in the lengthy dispute between the Offshore Contractors Association and Unite union.
OCA: Extremely challenging time for sector, but union vote allows us to move forward
The OCA's (Offshore Contractors Association) chief executive Bill Murray said a vote by unions in favour of an offer would allow companies and employees to "move forward" after a year-long dispute.
Unite members playing “dangerous game” with strike threat
Offshore members of the Unite union have been warned they are playing a dangerous game if they vote for strike action over pay and conditions.
GMB urges Unite and OCA to agree offshore worker pay deal
The GMB trade union has urged its counterpart, Unite, and North Sea industry chiefs to return to the negotiating table and hammer out a pay deal for offshore workers. The appeal follows yesterday’s announcement from GMB that its offshore members had voted to accept the same offer from employers that Unite members rejected last week. It is understood there was a clear majority from GMB in favour of accepting the offer from the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA), which has 10 full members including Petrofac, Wood Group PSN and Stork.
Unions reject OCA proposals over offshore working conditions
Unions have rejected proposals offered by the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA) for North Sea workers in a move which could increase the chance on industrial action in the North Sea. Both GMB and Unite were balloted on whether to accept a new deal put on the table last month. The result of the ballot from Unite members was 63.5% against and 36.5% in favour. It is understood the union will be consulting with members in coming days following the decision. It is understood GMB voted in favour of the proposals but as the union had fewer members balloted their vote has been outweighed by Unite. The OCA's chief executive Bill Murray said it was "extremely disappointed" by the move.
Decision day looms for balloted union workers in OCA negotiations
A decision by union members over whether to accept an offer of proposals from the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA) will be made today. Both Unite and GMB workers will vote yes or no after months of talks between representatives from both sides. It comes after the GMB union wrote to members last month and urged them to accept a new offer from the OCA, which has 10 full members, including Petrofac, Wood Group PSN and Stork.
GMB and Unite urge government to help bring oil jobs to Stornoway
Unions have called on the Scottish Government to support a manufacturing yard in Stornoway at risk of being mothballed. The GMB and Unite have written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asking for support to attract contracts to the Arnish yard. The fabrication yard is operated by Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab), which also operates two yards in Fife.