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North Sea Workers Vote for Strike Against Apache Over Pay Dispute

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What happened

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Offshore workers in the North Sea voted for strike action against Apache in a major pay dispute with APA Corporation. The workers rejected a final offer of 4 percent, and the union Unite stated the mandate was emphatic. Strike action could begin this month, according to Unite.

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Why it matters

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The dispute involves workers across seven assets associated with the Forties and Beryl oil fields. A stoppage could bring the Charlie platform to a standstill and disrupt the Forties pipeline system, which supplies one-third of the UK’s oil and gas production.

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Who's involved

  • ApacheOil and gas operator in the North Sea facing the strike action.
  • APA CorporationUS parent company of Apache Corporation, which reported $1.4 billion in after-tax profits last year.
  • UniteTrade union representing the striking workers.
  • Sharon GrahamGeneral Secretary of Unite, who denounced APA Corporation for corporate greed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The potential disruption to the Forties pipeline system might require government intervention to maintain energy supply.

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