Unite fury at 'cavalier' sackings by Port of Yarmouth
24th April 2009
Unite, the UK’s biggest union, has today (Friday) expressed its
fury at the dismissal of five dockers from the Port of
Yarmouth.
Unite is angry at a lack of meaningful consultation over the
redundancies, and says it is a slap in the face for the union and
its members who have been campaigning for decades to support a new
outer harbour site.
Victor Brazkiewicz, Unite regional industrial organiser, said:
“Instead of looking forward to the expansion of employment at the
port, we now have the sacking of five dedicated workers.
“The company’s cavalier approach to the workforce is no way to
repay loyal workers who have been heavily committed to promoting
both the outer harbour and good industrial relations.
“Thanks to our efforts, along with local government, EEDA and
members of parliament, millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money is
now being put towards this development.
“It is a tragedy that now some of our members face unemployment,
little prospect of other work and only basic redundancy pay to keep
them and their families during these hard times.”
On Friday 24th April, Unite and the company will engage in
further discussions on the working arrangements for the remainder
of the dockers, which will also involve the services of ACAS.
ENDS
For further information contact Mark Di-Toro in the Unite press
office on 07918 640 579
Unite for Jobs
On 16th May 2009, Unite will hold a march through Birmingham.
This will be the centrepiece of the 'Unite for Jobs' campaign. The
March for Jobs will spotlight the need for urgent assistance to
defend jobs.
To see what the Unite for Jobs demands are or for information on
the march visit: www.action.unitetheunion.org/campaigns/unite_for_jobs
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