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Offshore crews to strike on BP’s North Sea installations, says Unite
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(Reuters) – Nearly 50 offshore workers on several of BP’s North Sea installations have backed strike action in pursuit of a pay increase and overtime changes, British union Unite said on Friday.
(Reuters) – Nearly 50 offshore workers on several of BP’s North Sea installations have backed strike action in pursuit of a pay increase and overtime changes, British union Unite said on Friday.
The strike involves crew working on BP’s Andrew, Clair, Clair Ridge, ETAP, Glen Lyon and Mungo installations in the North Sea, with “a series of 24 and 48-hour stoppages”, Unite said.
(Reporting by Seher Dareen and Ashitha Shivaprasad in Bengaluru; Editing by David Goodman)
An offshore installation refers to structures built in oceans or seas for the purpose of extracting natural resources, such as oil and gas, or for other industrial activities.
Strike action is a work stoppage initiated by employees to express grievances, typically regarding pay, working conditions, or other employment terms, aiming to compel employers to negotiate.
Overtime pay is compensation for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically calculated at a higher rate than regular pay, as mandated by labor laws or company policies.
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