Unite, Scotland’s leading trade union for the oil and gas industry, has signed a major new recognition deal with the offshore operator Repsol Resources UK Ltd.

The voluntary agreement negotiated with Repsol Resources covers around 350 workers on the Arbroath, Auk, Bleo Holm, Claymore, Clyde, Fulmar, Montrose, Piper, and Tartan offshore platforms.

The recognition agreement covers various jobs roles on the platforms including supervisors, control room operators, electrical and production technicians, process control specialists, and fire and gas technicians.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 
“This is another significant union recognition deal for Unite in the offshore sector. Workers at Repsol Resources will have their jobs enhanced through collective bargaining.

“The agreement demonstrates why Unite is the principal offshore trade union because we are leading the fight to improve jobs, pay and conditions.”

Unite signed a recognition agreement in May this year with the offshore operator CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited (“CNOOC”) covering around 140 workers on the Buzzard, Scott, and Golden Eagle platforms. The union now has recognition with the following operators; Total Energies, CNOOC, and Repsol Resources UK Ltd.

John Boland, Unite industrial officer, said: 
“The recognition agreement signed with Repsol Resources is a really important step for Unite in the oil and gas industry. It shows that through negotiation, agreements can be secured to improve the terms and conditions of workers. 

“We urge other operators and contractors to see this as a positive development for the industry and to constructively work with Unite.”

KeyFacts Energy: Repsol UK country profile