RMT boss warns of possible industrial action over rail workers’ pension fears
Rail staff could be forced to take industrial action if pensions are threatened after firms were barred from bidding for franchises, a union has warned.
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Offshore union calls for public inquiry into Super Puma crash
Offshore union RMT today repeated its call for a full public inquiry into the tragedy.
Rail depot closure confirmed, with almost 200 jobs at risk
A rail depot in Glasgow has been marked for closure, threatening almost 200 jobs.
Fresh strikes in long-running dispute over guards on trains
Workers on South Western Railway are to stage fresh strikes after voting heavily in favour of continuing with action in the guards on trains dispute.
Rail strikes called off after breakthrough in guards on trains dispute
Long-running strikes on Arriva Rail North over guards on trains have been suspended after “substantial progress” aimed at resolving the bitter dispute.
Public campaign urged to save rail depot with almost 200 jobs at risk
A union is calling for a public campaign to stop the closure of a rail depot in Glasgow, which threatens almost 200 jobs.
Northern rail workers stage 46th strike in driver-only trains row
Rail workers were said to be “solidly supporting” another strike on Saturday in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
Ministers pushed for answer on offshore helicopter safety inquiry
The Scottish Government is being pushed for answers on whether it will back a public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Strike talks rescheduled between unions and OCA
Crunch talks between North Sea trade unions and the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) scheduled to take place today have been cancelled.
OCA and trade union talks to continue
Crunch talks between the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) and North Sea trade unions will continue later this month after yesterday’s meeting brought no resolution.
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Union sets deadline for resolution of Merseyrail dispute over guards
The biggest rail workers’ union has set a deadline for agreeing a deal to end one of the long running disputes over the role of guards on trains.
Union boss attacks Total over proposed rota changes
Oil giant Total’s attempt to justify planned offshore rota changes was “arrogant, cynical and patronising”, a union boss has said.
Offshore workers to vote on fresh OCA offer after earlier rejection
The Offshore Contractor’s Association (OCA) has made a fresh pay offer to workers after an initial rejection earlier this year.
Unite and RMT accept pay offer for offshore caterers
Members of the Unite and RMT unions have accepted a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA).
Unite and RMT reject Aker Solutions pay offer for Mariner workers
Unite workers on the Mariner platform have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from Aker Solutions aimed at ending an ongoing dispute.
North Sea workers reject OCA pay deal
North Sea workers have rejected a pay offer from the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA).
Removal of 14 oil workers from North Sea rig ‘outrageous’, RMT union says
The decision to send a group of oil workers ashore after they refused to get into lifeboats on a rig is “outrageous”, a union boss has said.
Eurostar rail workers announce strikes
Eurostar rail workers from two unions are to take part in two periods of strike action this month in a dispute over their work-life balance.