Aug 3 (Reuters) - Britain's RMT union said on Wednesday thatindustrial action over proposed cuts and changes to workingconditions for maintenance workers on Shell's North Seaoil and gas platforms would go ahead on Thursday.
"Following a continuing failure by the Wood Group tocome up with any solutions in talks...the next phase ofindustrial action scheduled to start in the morning goes ahead,"the RMT said in a statement on its website.
Last month, around 400 Wood Group oil and gas maintenanceworkers protested against pay cuts and tougher workingconditions.
"Despite strenuous efforts by our negotiators in talks withthe company we have so far been unable to make sufficientprogress that addresses the concerns of the workforce," RMTGeneral Secretary Mick Cash said.
Wood Group said in a statement, that they were disappointedby the decision of the workers.
Dave Stewart, CEO of Wood Group's eastern region businesssaid, "We have urged the unions to show willingness to reengagewith us with a clear objective of reaching a resolution thatsafeguards employment opportunities for our employees, both nowand in the future".
Shell said in a separate statement that it was alsodisappointed with the result and urged the unions and Wood Groupto continue discussions. (Reporting by Parikshit Mishra; Editing by Alexander Smith)
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