Pay Row: North Sea Workers Begin Strike Action

Strike action is taking place on a number of North Sea oil and gas installations in a row over pay.

The Unite union said nearly 150 members at Petrofac-owned Repsol assets – including the Flotta terminal in Orkney, and the Fulmar platform – were involved.

The action involves Petrofac-owned Repsol assets such as Fulmar

Strike action is taking place on a number of North Sea oil and gas installations in a row over pay.

The Unite union said nearly 150 members at Petrofac-owned Repsol assets, including the Flotta terminal in Orkney, and the Fulmar platform – were involved.

The action involves a continuous overtime ban and a 48-hour stoppage on Wednesday and Thursday.

A further 48-hour strike is planned on 30 November and 1 December.