Public sector an ‘afterthought’ to North Sea oil jobs, says Unison leader
Summary
Unison general secretary Andrea Egan said the UK government gives North Sea oil and gas jobs more political attention than jobs in public services. She criticized approval of the Jackdaw gasfield and called for investment in renewable energy jobs and services such as health care, education and local government.Key Facts
- Egan said public sector workers are often treated as an “afterthought” compared with North Sea oil and gas workers.
- She cited job cuts in local government, the NHS and education in recent years.
- The government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, while a decision on the Rosebank oilfield is expected before the end of the year.
- Egan called the Jackdaw decision a serious misstep and said it sent the wrong signal about the UK’s climate commitments.
- Unison supports moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy and creating secure, well-paid jobs in the sector.
- Unite and GMB back more North Sea drilling licences, while Unison and the National Education Union oppose further drilling.
- Unison recently secured a union recognition deal with Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company.
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