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2026
Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike over pay and conditions
Public backlash
Offshore production, instrument and mechanical technicians on a number of North Sea platforms began a 48-hour strike at midnight on 6 October 2026 in a dispute with Wood Group over pay and conditions, with further walkouts planned on 20-21 October and 3-4 November and an RMT overtime ban instructed from 8 October. The Unite and RMT unions said they are in dispute with Wood Group over its decision to cut the pay and conditions of dozens of offshore workers, including through the threat of issuing fire-and-rehire notices. The strikes affect installations run by Harbour Energy, including the Britannia, Jasmine, Judy, Lomond and North Everest platforms. Wood Group said it had been notified of the action and that personnel and operational safety remain its top priority.
Stated objective. To defend the terms and conditions the workers already have
Company response
Clarification — Wood Group
We have received notification of planned industrial action involving union members employed by Wood on one of our Harbour Energy contracts.
Clarification — Harbour Energy
We are aware of discussions between Wood and its employees and we hope a constructive resolution can be reached.
Source excerpt
Further walkouts are expected on 20 and 21 October and 3 and 4 November.