LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Wood Group workersemployed on Shell's North Sea oil platforms haveaccepted a new pay deal, ending a months-long dispute that sawsome workers down tools in July and August.
Labour union Unite, whose members voted 105-82 in favour ofthe deal, said proposed wage cuts were now less than firstannounced and that ad-hoc workers had gained greater worksecurity and better options to gain permanent employment.
"Our negotiations with Wood Group allowed us to reduce thelevels of cuts being proposed to our members' wages and termsand conditions," said Unite regional officer John Boland.
Wood Group said it welcomed their employees' support.
Strikes in July and August had no impact on production atShell's platforms and further strike action had been suspendedin mid-August after the parties agreed to resume talks. (Reporting by Karolin Schaps, editing by William Hardy)