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THE Scunthorpe shop steward at the heart of Lindsey Oil Refinery strikes has said he is 'absolutely delighted' at the outcome.

Wildcat action by hundreds of workers on the Total complex at Immingham look set to end on Monday when workers are offered the deal hammered out between unions and management.

All 647 workers, including 51 people made redundant, sacked over the dispute will have the chance to got back to work on the project.

Kenny Ward said: "We're absolutely delighted. It's been long, it's been hard.

"The agreement we have put in place will be put to the workers on Monday.

"We all came out together and we will all go back together.

A Total spokeswoman said: "Total is pleased that contracting companies and the unions were able to reach a positive conclusion to the talks.

"We expect this means that the contractors will be able to get back to work as soon as possible and get the project completed on time with no further disruption."

Nearly 650 people were sacked in the first week of the dispute after the withdrawal of labour, described as 'illegal' by total.

A deadline for the staff to reapply for their jobs passed on Monday evening with no response from union members and the firm agreed to the talks on Tuesday morning.