'Tsunami' of stike action to bring major oil and gas companies to a 'standstill'

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Oil and gas workers have voted in favour of a series of large-scale North Sea strikes amid bumper profits for fossil fuel firms. About 1,400 workers across five rig-servicing companies plan to strike between late March and early June as part of a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions – potentially shutting down platforms in the region.

Published 2 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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The Guardian

North Sea oil and gas workers vote to strike amid bumper profits

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2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Press & Journal

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Evening Standard

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Shropshire Star

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