Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay
The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.
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"Unite will not allow the Wood Group to slash and burn our members' pay and conditions."
— Sharon Graham , Activist
"The workforce has been left with no option but to strike against the Wood Group's threats and intimidation."
— Vic Fraser , Activist
"Strike action is always a last resort, but our members have clearly shown that they are prepared to stand together to defend their livelihoods and the terms and conditions they have worked under for many years."
— Eddie Dempsey , Activist
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The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.
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