Unite to fight redundancies at Southampton dock
9th April 2009
Unite, the UK’s biggest union, has today (Thursday) been left
reeling at the news that Dubai Ports World in Southampton is to
implement its plans to make 41 compulsory redundancies as a result
of the downturn in trade through the port.
Unite has presented the company with a series of proposals aimed
at maintaining employment for all members at Dubai Ports
World, however all have been rejected out of hand by the
company.
Although trade in the UK port industry is suffering due to the
downturn, Unite believes that Dubai Ports World is using the
current economic downturn to force through redundancies and
threaten further casualties in the industry.
Brendan Gold, Unite national secretary, said: “We will not allow
an international port operator to make compulsory redundancies and
ignore our stewards’ proposals. It makes the consultation process a
total sham.
“I have asked to meet the company at a senior level to resolve
this issue. Management should be under no illusion our members are
very angry. They are prepared to do all that is necessary to
protect their livelihoods and working conditions up to and
including industrial action.”
ENDS
For further information contact Brendan Gold on 07970 081 526 or
Mark Di-Toro on 07918 640 579
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