Motion · S2M-05140 · 13 Nov 2006
Congratulations to RMT Divers and Support Staff in the North Sea on their Successful Strike
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the 900 Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union divers working in the North Sea on winning their strike; believes that the deep sea divers and support crew have achieved, via their industrial action, a remarkable victory, securing a 44.7% pay rise; admires the way the workers stood together throughout their 10 days on strike; believes that their decision to take industrial action has been completely vindicated having earlier rejected an employers’ “final offer” of a 25% increase, and continues to recognise both the extremely dangerous conditions in which these men work and their importance to the highly lucrative North Sea oil industry.
Supporters (6)
- Mark Ballard 14 Nov 2006
- Ms Rosemary Byrne 14 Nov 2006
- Frances Curran 14 Nov 2006
- Carolyn Leckie 14 Nov 2006
- Tommy Sheridan 14 Nov 2006
- Rosie Kane 15 Nov 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.