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76 Days, 230 Workers and $1.5 Billion – how OA members won a landmark EA on the Shell Prelude

The Shell Prelude enterprise agreement has been an epic journey, but after two years of negotiations and disputes the almost 200 Offshore Alliance members and Offshore Alliance officials have reached in-principle agreement with Shell for the first enterprise agreement to cover Shell’s workforce on the Prelude facility.

Offshore members one step close to Prelude EA

Offshore Alliance members will soon vote on a proposed enterprise agreement covering workers on Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas plant that will change the face of Australia’s oil and gas industry after in-principle agreement was reached between the Offshore Alliance and Shell.

PHI: Offshore Alliance keeps moving up

OA secures strong UPS Northern Endeavour Enterprise Agreement

Workers employed by Upstream Production Solutions (UPS) on the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offloading vessel have voted unanimously to approve a new enterprise agreement negotiated by the Offshore Alliance and its members.

INPEX workers back standout Enterprise Agreement

Workers at Japanese oil and gas producer INPEX’s Australian offshore and onshore facilities have overwhelmingly backed a new enterprise agreement negotiated by the Offshore Alliance.

Union outrage as workers are locked up with no pay after COVID scare

The Offshore Alliance has condemned oil and gas contractor Legeneering over the shoddy treatment of two workers, one of whom contracted COVID on a Woodside floating production storage and offloading facility.

Offshore Alliance win for Fugro ROV pilots

The Offshore Alliance has secured the commencement of bargaining with Fugro for its ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) specialist workforce.

ESS INPEX EBA – A Massive Outcome for Offshore Alliance Members

Offshore Alliance members with Compass ESS have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new EBA to apply to their work on the INPEX offshore facilities.

Wilson’s Pipe Fabrication – commencement of bargaining

On 23 August 2021, the Offshore Alliance contacted Wilson’s Pipe Fabrications (WPF), requesting that the company commence bargaining for an enterprise agreement to cover its employees

EBA win for members at Legeneering

Offshore Alliance members have again demonstrated their strength by securing big wins at Legeneering Australia, a maintenance and engineering company.

The Offshore Alliance: Remotely Operated Vehicle

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) pilots at Total Marine Technology on WA oil and gas installations have achieved pay gains & better conditions

Offshore Alliance EBA Win – Montara Venture FPSO facility

Offshore Alliance members have won an epic battle on the Montara Venture floating production storage and offtake facility, staring down pay cuts and threats of outsourcing.

Offshore Alliance EBA Win

The successful conclusion to a campaign that has run for well over 12 months in pursuit of better pay and conditions in Western Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry shows what can happen when union members stay strong and work together.

ESS INPEX EBA

New EBA to apply to workers on the INPEX offshore facilities.

Industrial action on the cards for Offshore Alliance members at Applus+

Offshore Alliance entitled to negotiate on behalf of specialist workers (ROV Pilots)

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down a ruling that cements The Offshore Alliance’s role as the key industry union representing all offshore gas and oil workers.

Offshore Alliance delivers enterprise agreement with 15% pay increase and more

A three year battle for better wages and conditions has resulted in a historic outcome following a united effort by the Offshore Alliance and union members.

Offshore Alliance secures first-ever bargaining process at Legeneering Australia

The Offshore Alliance has once again demonstrated its tenacity by securing the first ever bargaining process for AWU members at Legeneering Australia. 

Government must demand explanation from Alcoa for offshoring $70 million WA contract

Alcoa should be forced to explain to the WA Government how it can justify cancelling a $70 million contract for lime from WA in favour of an offshore supplier

Offshore Alliance makes submission to ensure all oil and gas companies clean up after themselves

The Offshore Alliance is calling on the oil and gas safety and environment regulator NOPSEMA (The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority) to ensure all operators clean up their sites after they are decommissioned.

The AWU’s strong presence in the oil and gas sector is paying dividends for workers

Offshore Alliance delegates and organisers have been working non-stop to minimise the risks presented by COVID-19 and prioritise worker health and safety and job security.

AWU stands in support of Offshore Oil & Gas workers

National Secretary Daniel Walton and CFMMEU Divisional Secretary Paddy Crumlin have challenged employers to do more for workers due to the COVID-19 outbreak.