Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth
Trade unions have demanded action from Westminster and Holyrood to prevent the “industrial vandalism” and “corporate decapitation” of Grangemouth.
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Petroineos dismisses Grangemouth bid from Dubai trader as not viable
A UAE-based firm has confirmed an offer to buy the Grangemouth refinery in Scotland, but current owner Petrineos said it is not a "viable bid".
Labour talks up Grangemouth skills package, but union slams ‘smoke and mirrors’
The UK government said it is "stepping up plans" to support workers at the Grangemouth refinery ahead of its closure, but a leading union has criticised the support package as "smoke and mirrors".
North Sea must ‘look beyond’ windfall tax to be ‘open for business’
UK energy minister Michael Shanks has urged North Sea investors to "look beyond" the government's proposed windfall tax, despite warnings the oil and gas sector is "under threat".
Grangemouth refinery closure will create ‘significant economic shock’, Swinney
The closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery will create a “significant economic shock”, John Swinney said, as the Scottish and UK governments promised a joint £100 million support package for Grangemouth.
UK must tackle offshore wind ‘manufacturing deficit’ after AR6
Hopes of green jobs for oil and gas workers will "fall at the first hurdle" if the UK fails to build turbines for windfarms, a trades union has warned.
Continued delayed operator payments create ‘a master-slave relationship’
In 2023 more than a fifth of invoices sent to oil firms were paid late, continuing a “master-slave relationship” between operators and supply chain, according to unions.
Securing Grangemouth future is key test of just transition process, union warns
Securing the future of the Grangemouth refinery is “one of the greatest tests the just transition process will ever face”, a union has said ahead of a march calling for its lifespan to be extended.
Next government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers
The next government must provide a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers in the offshore oil and gas industry, including the North Sea, green groups and unions have urged.
CNOOC North Sea offshore workers accept increased pay offer
Offshore workers on CNOOC installations in the North Sea have accepted an increased pay deal following a union recognition agreement.
Union demands Swinney ‘show us the plan’ for Grangemouth
Union bosses have called on Scotland's First Minister John Swinney to "show us the plan" for the beleaguered Grangemouth oil refinery which is set for closure next year.
Union survey highlights helicopter safety fears among North Sea offshore workforce
A union survey of offshore oil and gas workers has highlighted concerns about the safety of North Sea helicopter flights.
Union launches North Sea ‘no ban without a plan’ campaign
Unite campaign vows to not let oil and gas sectors "suffer the equivalent of coal closures".
Worley workers walk out at Sullom Voe Terminal
Pipefitters, riggers and electrical technicians employed at Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) by Australian company Worley Services are taking part in a 24-hour walkout today.
Workers at Shetland’s Sullom Voe terminal set for strike action
Unite said if strike action takes place it will cause "widespread disruption" at one of Scotland's key oil and gas terminals.
Chemists and engineers set to resume strike action in the North Sea
Unite the union has confirmed that 60 of its members, employed by IES Callenberg and SGS UK, are set to resume strike action.
Union polls members on North Sea helicopter safety
Unite the union has launched a survey of its members on North Sea helicopter safety following a series of issues in recent weeks.
North Sea chemists, HVAC workers to begin monthly strikes
Dozens of offshore chemists and heating and ventilation workers will begin a series of strikes across North Sea platforms later this month.
St Fergus gas plant contractors secure collective bargaining agreement
Around 100 contractors employed by Wood and Kaefer agree to new collective bargaining agreement.
Grangemouth workers blast ‘empty promises’ over refinery’s future
Workers at the Grangemouth oil refinery have slated the Scottish and UK governments over failures to develop plans to help protect hundreds of jobs at the complex.
Unite hails wage deal for Equans workers at Sullom Voe
Unite has welcomed a new wage deal on behalf of members working for Equans FM at the Sullom Voe terminal on Shetland.
Unions liken EPL job loss impact to 1980s miners’ strikes
“There are more and more comparisons to be drawn” between the large-scale miner's strikes of the 1980s and the effects of Labour’s windfall tax hike, unions say.
Unite hails recognition deal on Equinor’s Mariner platforms
Unite has welcomed a new agreement with Equinor that sees recognition for dozens of its members working at the Mariner field.
Odfjell union workers call off strike at Equinor’s Mariner platform
Odfjell Technology workers on Mariner will now move to two weeks on, three weeks off rotas
Unite ballots offshore chemists, heating and ventilation engineers for strike action
Unite the Union has announced that it is balloting “over 50” chemists, heating and ventilation engineers from the offshore sector.