UK offshore workers employed on TAQA platforms have decided to end their industrial action after reaching a deal with Wood which reinstates a 10% cut made to their salaries in 2015.
A new offer has been accepted by 86% of the country’s largest offshore trade union members, Unite.
Around 120 Unite members had taken four days of strike action in May and June and were carrying out an overtime ban on the Cormorant Alpha, North Cormorant, and Tern Alpha platforms.
These workers will now see their salaries increased by a further 6%, in addition to 4% received already, and have also won an additional 15% retention bonus, which could see a total increase for some of up to 25% this year, Unite said.
“The hard work and tenacity of our members has paid off with a victory that will see our members reclaim their earnings from oil & gas giants, taken from them in 2015.
“This is just one example of how Unite is turning the tide against worsening employment in the UK and fighting back for our members jobs, pay and conditions.,” said Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary.
