Planned strike action at Total’s North Sea platforms has been called off by trade union Unite after Petrofac and Aker Solutions workers agreed to accept new offshore work rotas. Total defended the 3:3 rota, claiming it enhances safety and efficiency since longer shifts helped reduce helicopter flights. Another, separate dispute over rotas involving Petrofac workers at BP’s platform in Norway is also being resolved.
Planned strike action at Total’s North Sea platforms has been called off by trade union Unite after Petrofac and Aker Solutions workers agreed to accept new offshore work rotas. Total defended the 3:3 rota, claiming it enhances safety and efficiency since longer shifts helped reduce helicopter flights. Another, separate dispute over rotas involving Petrofac workers at BP’s North Sea platforms remains unresolved.