Scotland’s energy strategy: ‘bold’, or a ‘betrayal’ – what do you think?
Politicians, analysts and workers have now all had some time to digest the Scottish Government’s ‘energy strategy and just transition plan’.
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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.
New deal for North Sea workers to deliver pay rise
A new collective bargaining agreement covering thousands of North Sea workers will deliver a 2.32% pay rise from the start of next year.
Centrica CEO was sent ‘package of excrement’ in British Gas row
Chris O'Shea, the CEO of British Gas owner Centrica, has said his family was sent a package of excrement amid a bitter engineers' dispute.
Halliburton falls to $1billion loss and ‘expects further decline’ due to Covid-19
Oilfield services giant Halliburton fell to a $1billion (£804.5m) net loss in the first quarter of the year, warning it “expects a further decline in revenue and profitability” as 2020 goes on.
Fears for economy over fall in foreign workers
The number of foreign workers coming to start life in the north-east has dropped dramatically in the three years since Brexit was announced.
Millions being denied worker rights, says TUC
Millions of UK workers risk missing out on basic rights because they work for outsourced companies so cannot challenge minimum wage or holiday pay abuses, according to the TUC.
Three workers sue Shell after Gulf fire
Three offshore workers have filed a law suit against Royal Dutch Shell after a fire on a Gulf of Mexico platform.
Jobseeking offshore workers being discriminated against, claims MSP
Former offshore workers are being turned down for jobs outside the struggling industry due to their previous lifestyle, according to a north-east MSP.
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.
Countdown begins for union and OCA to reach pay and conditions deal
Union members have gone into official dispute with employers in a move which could lead to a vote on industrial action.
Oil workers could be cut out for new barber jobs
A training academy for barbers that could offer former oil and gas workers a new career opportunity will launch in Aberdeen next year.
North Sea oil workers vote to reject OCA contract offer
Oil workers have rejected proposals from the Offshore Contractors Association regarding their current contracts.
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.
More than 37,000 jobs lost from industry in Norwegian sector
More than 37,000 jobs have been lost from the oil and gas sector on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), according to new figures.
North Sea strike action resumes on Shell assets
North Sea oil workers have resumed strike action on a number of Shell assets.
North Sea workers signal strike action for first the time in a generation
North Sea workers have voted in support of strike action across eight Shell assets as a dispute over pay and conditions rumbles on.
Redundant oil workers seeking new jobs to be offered support for new roles
Redundant North Sea oil workers have been encouraged to seek employment in the wider engineering sector - including building new nuclear power stations south of the border.
Strike action looms again in Norway for more than 600 workers
SAFE union has warned more than 600 workers could go on strike later this week if an agreement is not reached with the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (NOIA).
More than half of energy sector workers back Brexit
A new poll has revealed 59.4% of energy sector workers would back leaving the European Union.
Oil recruitment scams: ‘They sent official letterhead saying I had the job… then asked for $1,000’
Kareem Ammar said he has been applying for up to six jobs a day as he looks for a new role in the oil and gas industry.
Petition call for grants for North Sea workers
A petition has been created calling for grants to be given by the UK Government to help support former North Sea employees back into work.
Steelworkers looking for investors to secure industry’s future
Tata has declined to comment on reports and rumours of potential buyers and investors into its loss-making UK steel business.
Oil workers’ pay rose 2.3% in Norway last year
The average pay for oil and gas workers rose by 2.3% last year, despite a reduction in the global oil price.
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.