United Kingdom - Strike at oil and gas facilities ends after pay deal - December 31, 2021

Strike action by around 350 workers of Ponticelli UK and Semco Maritime employed on Total Energies’ North Sea assets was called off after an improved offer over pay and conditions. The trade union Unite said its members voted with a 73% majority to accept an improved offer and end the strike action that was set to last until late February 2022. The industrial action included a ban on overtime and a series of strike days.

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