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2009-2012 Agreement - Introduction

ODIA signatories’ aim was to secure an agreement for 2009-2012 that is fair for all stakeholders and promotes the long-term sustainability of the industry in the North Sea.

 Negotiations on the current Agreement began in November 2008 and agreement was reached the following May. The new provisions came into effect on 1 November 2009.
The three-year deal offers an increase of RPI +1.5% (or 1.5%, whichever is greater) on standard minimum rates of pay and established bonuses, as well as other key benefits designed to improve working conditions. The increases take effect from 1st November 2009.

The content of the 09-12 Agreement can be downloaded from the download section of this website.

Chairperson's Remarks

Speaking on behalf of the Company Signatories’ group, Chairperson Hamish Petersen said: “We recognise and appreciate the hard work done by our diving teams. This new three-year agreement is important for them, for the signatory companies, and for the companies who employ them. Reaching agreement is an important step in promoting the long-term sustainability of the industry in the North Sea in challenging economic times.

“However, there is still much work to be done, on building industrial relations more generally, and on two specific working conditions’ issues which are of concern to the RMT, the Company Signatories and the industry, in general. We look forward to working with workforce representatives and other stakeholders to achieve these successfully.”