Planned strike action at Total’s North Sea platforms has been called off by trade union Unite after London and BP 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 Aker Solutions ’s London — UK trade union Unite ended a strike at Total's North Sea platforms Wednesday after support staff employed by service companies Aker and Petrofac decided to accept new offshore work rotas. North Sea platforms remains unresolved.
Planned strike action at Total’s North Sea platforms has been called off by trade union Unite after London and BP 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 Aker Solutions ’s North Sea platforms remains unresolved.