North Sea strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, union warns
Unite union members are planning a 24-hour strike across North Sea oil rigs, potentially disrupting 30% of UK oil production. The industrial action stems from ongoing pay disputes and broader tensions regarding UK energy investment policies.
Why it matters
A significant reduction in North Sea oil output could lead to fuel supply shortages and increased energy costs for the UK.
North Sea oil companies have cut investment in UK assets, blaming government energy policies and the tax regime. North Sea oil companies have cut investment in UK assets, blaming government energy policies and the tax regime. Industrial action North Sea strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, union warns More than 160 offshore rig workers plan walkout amid rising tensions between unions and oil companies
Prefer the Guardian on Google North Sea workers are preparing to strike at oil rigs across the ageing basin over the coming weeks in a sign of growing tensions between trade unions and oil companies.
The Unite union said on Monday that more than 160 offshore rig workers would take part in a 24-hour strike from Wednesday that could “severely disrupt” UK fuel supplies.
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