Trade union suspends planned strike on Total North Sea oil platforms

It said the suspension is a gesture of goodwill to provide a more constructive and positive environment for discussions with the company
Trade union suspends planned strike on Total North Sea oil platforms LONDON: * Industrial action on French oil major Total's north sea oil platforms on September 3 will be suspended, the Unite trade union said on Tuesday.

* Unite said the suspension is a gesture of goodwill to provide a more constructive and positive environment for discussions with the company.

* Says union and Total have agreed to mediation by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service .