Hello, I’ve just heard on the news (March 5th ‘25) that consultation is starting with the UK Government about the future of the North Sea. I think they’ve missed out a word… should it no read – Redundancy Consultation is starting!
On the TV they said - Ed Miliband and the Government have got plans to put the North Sea at the heart of Britain’s clean energy future and drive economic growth. They’re pulling our chains, right!
I had a look on line to see what they’re saying and in the bumf there’s a line – The government recognises the call of workers and trade unions for a coordinated plan to protect good jobs, pay terms and conditions in the North Sea, and commits to shaping this plan with workers and unions.
So, when is RMT meeting them about this plan? Details provided.
We asked Darren Procter, RMT National Secretary, who told us;
"We are talking to the secretariat for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to arrange a meeting. Before that happens, I will be in Aberdeen to discuss matters with the Branch, the Regional Organiser, and members. Any plan being put together by DESNZ, needs to consider every aspect from jobs, pay and conditions, to safety regulations, employment protections, training, jurisdiction and much more. Details will be shared with members as talks progress."
Published in our newsletter, Outage 6 (March 2025)
