Union to ballot Sullom Voe oil terminal members

EnQuest took over the running of the terminal from previous operator BP in 2017

The Unite union is to ballot members at the Sullom Voe terminal in Shetland over industrial action.

The union said the move followed talks with EnQuest over terms and conditions, including pensions.

A consultative ballot over the festive period saw 98% of members who took part voting to reject the proposals.

Regional industrial officer John Clark said it was a "resounding mandate". EnQuest said a meeting was due to be held.

The company said in a statement: "EnQuest has not been advised by Unite on the outcome of their recent consultative ballot of our revised proposal for terms and conditions.

"We expect to constructively discuss the outcome of the ballot and the next steps at a planned meeting next week."

EnQuest took over the running of the terminal from previous operator BP in December 2017.