Offshore workers who are part of the GMB union have voted to take industrial action.

Along with the Unite union, the members are in a long-running dispute with the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA) over pay.

Ross Murdoch, GMB national officer, said: “GMB has long been saying that our members have got to the stage where enough is enough and this ballot result clearly sends a message to the OCA and their clients that they are sick to the back teeth of being down the pecking order in terms of the industries priorities.

“Our members have now decided that unless the OCA comes back to the table with an improved offer they are prepared to take industrial action.”

He said the pay rise was not reflected in the current working conditions.

“GMB members have played their part over the past few years seeing thousands of job losses and pay freezes and quite rightly want the offshore industry to recognise the sacrifices they have made.

“We have written to our members and to the employers today setting out the ballot results in full and will now consult on the next steps.”

OCA couldn’t be reached for comment.

Source: stv.tv