Series of strikes planned by oil workers

North Sea oil workers are to stage a series of strikes in a dispute over pay and working time.

Members of Unite working on oil and gas platforms operated by Total E&P will walk out for 24 and 12 hours on five days between 23 July and 20 August.

The stoppages will affect three platforms – Alwyn, Dunbar and Elgin.

There will also be a continuous ban on overtime starting on 23 July following a vote in favour of industrial action.

Unite regional officer Wullie Wallace said: “The overwhelming vote in favour of strike action demonstrates the fury at Total’s proposals to impose changes to the working practices and conditions on its three platforms.

“There remains a closing window of opportunity for Total to behave responsibly and engage with Unite to revise its current offer.”