Alba FSU and FPF1 assets involved in dispute

Industrial action by 20 offshore Bilfinger workers has been suspended following discussions between Unite and Bilfinger aimed at resolving issues raised by the workforce. 

Bilfinger workers on the Alba Floating Storage Unit (FSU) and its Floating Production Facility (FPF1) were due to undertake eight days of rolling industrial action. 

However, following progress in talks between the parties, strike action has been suspended while the agreed process is concluded. The Bilfinger employees involved include scaffolders, engineers, deck crew and rope access workers. 

Unite industrial officer Paula Buchan said: “Following constructive discussions with Bilfinger, we have taken the decision to suspend the planned industrial action. The talks have resulted in positive progress towards resolving the issues at the heart of this dispute.” 

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