Planned strike action at Total ’s North Sea platforms has been called off by trade union Unite after Petrofac and Aker Solutions workers refused to accept new offshore work contracts . Total defended the 3:3 rota , claiming it enhances safety and efficiency since longer shifts helped reduce helicopter accidents . Last year Total settled a similar dispute in which its own North Sea employees tried to resist moving to longer stints offshore, of three weeks, known as the '3:3' rota. Another , separate dispute over rotas involving Petrofac workers at Total ’s North Sea platforms remains unresolved .
Planned strike action at Total ’s North Sea platforms has been called off by trade union Unite after Petrofac and Aker Solutions workers refused to accept new offshore work contracts . Total defended the 3:3 rota , claiming it enhances safety and efficiency since longer shifts helped reduce helicopter accidents . Another , separate dispute over rotas involving Petrofac workers at Total ’s North Sea platforms remains unresolved .