OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian oil services firms have reached a wage deal with two trade unions, the companies and the unions said on Wednesday, in a year when these unions are not allowed to go on strike.
The deal was made with the two largest unions, Industri Energi and Safe, which agreed a pay rise of 7,166 crowns (656.5 pounds) and of 1 crown per hour on night shifts, with effect from June 1.
A number of oil services firms operate off Norway, including Solstad, Farstad and Havila, serving oil companies such as Statoil (OL:STL), Eni and Lundin Petroleum.
In separate talks, the Lederne union representing 150 workers in the oil sector did not reach a deal with oil companies and talks will now go to a state-appointed mediator.
Lederne has the right to strike this year and if they don't agree it could potentially hit Norwegian oil production from midnight on Friday.