Unions broker deal to reinstate sacked Lindsey workers

Unions claim to have made a "breakthrough" in talks between Total and contractors at Lindsey oil refinery.

Unite said that employers had to reinstate all of the 647 wokers who were sacked following unoffical strike action.

The deal is to be taken to workers on Monday.

Les Bayliss, Unite's assistant general secretary said: "We're pleased that we were able to thrash out a deal which the union can put to the workforce at Lindsey. Following hours of detailed negotiations, there has been a significant breakthrough.

"The proposals for a return to work will be recommended to the workforce by the union's shop stewards at Lindsey on Monday morning. The employers have agreed to re-instate all the sacked workers. We welcome the part the employers played in agreeing these proposals."