Fears that offshore energy workers may lose jobs in transition to green energy
A survey of over 300 North Sea offshore staff found 93 per cent were in favour of introducing standardised training for working offshore
Oil platform Stena Spey amongst other rigs in the Cromarty Firth near Invergordon in the Highlands of Scotland
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ENERGY workers in Scotland hit out today against years of government inaction, which they say has blocked a just transition to new jobs for offshore workers.
A survey of over 300 North Sea offshore staff found 93 per cent were in favour of introducing standardised training for working offshore
Under the current system workers are spending an average of £1,627 per year on training, with research finding that workers regularly have to repeat training and take courses with no guarantee of a job.
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As Britain shifts towards greater use of green energy and away from fossil fuels, those in offshore jobs must be protected, with fair treatment, job security and a chance for workers to have a say in their own futures, writes ANN JOSS
