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.
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Scottish Government rejects calls for helicopter inquiry
The Scottish Government has rejected calls for a public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
Union ‘demands’ inquiry into offshore helicopter safety
An offshore union has reissued its call for a public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.
Ministers pushed for answer on helicopter safety inquiry
The Scottish Government is being pushed for answers on whether it will back a public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
‘Common sense prevails’ as Super Pumas are down-valued, say union chiefs
Offshore unions have praised the down-valuing of Super Puma helicopters as a success for common sense.
Strike talks rescheduled between unions and OCA
Crunch talks between North Sea trade unions and the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) have been cancelled.
OPINION: Time for change for offshore workers?
For the public at large an offshore worker is considered 'lucky' because - "they get half the year off!"
RMT ‘astonished’ by claims of lack of UK seafarers for offshore support vessels
A union boss has hit out at claims there are not enough UK seafarers to staff offshore support vessels in the event of a "hard Brexit".
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Borr Drilling concede ground on job losses after worker protests
Dutch union Nautilus International confirmed today that Borr Drilling had announced its intention to reinstate 15 offshore and around three onshore staff, after widespread strikes by workers.
Piper Alpha: RMT calls for improved offshore safety
An offshore union has called for better protection for workers on the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster.
Union boss attacks Total over proposed rota changes
Oil giant Total’s attempt to justify planned offshore rota changes was “arrogant, cynical and patronising”, a union boss has said.
Port staff to go on strike over ‘pay justice’ in Aberdeen this week
The RMT trade union said port workers will go on strike in Aberdeen later this week in a dispute over "pay justice".
Unite and RMT accept pay offer for offshore caterers
Members of the Unite and RMT unions have accepted a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA).
Unite and RMT reject Aker Solutions pay offer for Mariner workers
Unite workers on the Mariner platform have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from Aker Solutions aimed at ending an ongoing dispute.
RMT urges UK government to fulfill seafarer wages ‘pledge’
Trade union bosses have urged the UK Government act on its pledge to enforce minimum wage payments for seafarers.
Union official slams “obscene” pay package for BP chief
A North Sea union boss lashed out last night after it emerged BP chief executive Bob Dudley’s pay package for 2017 soared by more than £1million to £9.5million.
Unite and RMT reject OCA pay deal
North Sea workers have rejected a pay offer from the Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA).
Video: Offshore union protests over pay in Aberdeen
A group of protesters took to the streets of Aberdeen yesterday to challenge low pay and job losses imposed on UK seafarers and offshore workers.
Updated: Offshore union set for Aberdeen protests against unfair conditions
A trade union will take to the streets of Aberdeen today to protest against "employment barriers" which undermine UK seafarers and offshore workers.
Plans to reform off-payroll rules to impact North Sea industry
The UK Government has set its sights on private sector employment practices in a move expected to have huge implications for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Offshore workers accept latest OCA pay offer
Offshore workers have accepted a revised contract offer, bringing down the curtain on a prolonged dispute over pay and conditions which almost led to a strike.
Trade unionist honored for ‘outstanding contribution’ to North Sea
A leading union representative has been honored for his "outstanding contribution" to the North Sea's oil and gas industry.
Unions, OCA set for further talks on North Sea workers’ pay
The Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA) will meet trade unions again next week for more talks aimed at ending a dispute over pay for North Sea workers.
OCA, unions to meet next week following ‘constructive’ talks
The Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA) and trade unions will meet again next week for talks aimed at ending a long-running pay row.