Long-running North Sea helicopter pay dispute settled

A long-running North Sea pay dispute involving dozens workers at CHC Helicopter in Aberdeen has been settled.

The Unite union said a ballot had showed overwhelming support for the latest offer from the firm.

The dispute had been ongoing for about 18 months

CHC said it was "pleased" a solution has been reached. The union said it was "delighted" that negotiations has been successful.

CHC said it was a "mutually acceptable" conclusion.

Unite's regional industrial officer Shauna Wright added: "The result was 91% to accept and 9% to reject. Unite remain committed to a good working relationship going forward with CHC."