Two-year deal secures boost to jobs, pay and conditions

A long-running dispute involving Sodexo workers at the Sullom Voe oil and gas terminal in the Shetland islands is over after Unite members overwhelmingly backed an improved pay offer. 

The two year pay deal successfully negotiated by Unite was achieved after industrial action by around 30 Sodexo members.

The terminal workers will receive a four per cent increase backdated to April 2025 along with a matching increase for the next year which will come into effect in April 2026. 

The pay award includes the retention of an attendance bonus worth up to £1,000 for each year, and the workers will receive a one-off cost of living payment worth up to £1,225 for each worker in 2025 based on hours worked. 

The workers set to benefit from the pay deal perform various roles including mechanics, cleaners, plant operators, and electricians. 

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Sodexo workers at Sullom Voe have secured a good pay win which was only achieved through Unite’s membership remaining strong and resolute throughout the dispute. 

“It’s a great example of workers uniting to win better jobs, pay and conditions.” 

Another recent dispute involving 60 Altrad contractors at Sullom Voe was also resolved after workers accepted an improved pay offer over two years.  

Unite industrial officer Vic Fraser, said: “Unite has successfully resolved the pay dispute with Sodexo down to one simple fact which is that our members stood firm. 

“The dispute at Sullom Voe is now over and we are pleased our members overwhelmingly backed the improved offer.”  

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For media enquiries contact: Andrew Brady on 07810 157922 or andrew.brady@unitetheunion.org  Unite Scotland is the country’s biggest and most diverse trade union with around 150,000 members.