
UK's Unite says TotalEnergies offshore workers win boost to pay
June 20 (Reuters) - UK's Unite union on Friday said that offshore workers employed by TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab had overwhelmingly backed a new pay deal negotiated by Unite.
"Around 50 Unite members based on the Elgin Franklin and North Alwyn platforms agreed to an enhanced offer which amounts to a 2.25 per cent increase in basic pay alongside a five per cent increase in the offshore allowance," the union added.

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