UK Oil Workers Browsing Transferable Sectors Suffer Severe Discrimination
“Let’s not forget that the oil and gas industry attracted many people from other sectors originally,” she added.
In order to address this issue there needs to be more opportunity for unemployed oil and gas workers to put themselves forward and demonstrate the transferrable skills they have, Martin said. The MSP did concede however that there’s not a simple quick fix for the problem.
In addition to suggesting that legislation needs to be implemented to protect workers from potential discrimination, Martin said that the issue must simply keep being reiterated to the right people.
“I’ve written once again to the UK Government with examples of discrimination and I’ve spoken to the Scottish Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse about the issue also,” Martin said.
The MSP revealed that she was also speaking to Skills Development Scotland about helping former oil and gas workers market themselves to potential employers, and said she would be raising the issue at the next Oil and Gas Cross Party Group that she co-convenes.
“I would urge those looking for work to also attend the PACE events organized for workers to meet with firms and also look at the likes of the Transition Training Fund to see if it is something they can apply for,” Martin added.
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