RMT Strike Ballot Latest
Posted: Monday, 14 March 2005 |
Taken from Calmac Website.....
You may be aware that the RMT Union is currently balloting its 400 members on strike action or industrial action up to strike action.
The ballot has commenced and is being conducted for the union by the Electoral Reform Society. The result is due on Monday, March 14 and it is for the union then to communicate the outcome. They are also legally obliged to give the company seven days notice of any action they may wish to take and when.
The company is awaiting the outcome of the ballot and is meantime continuing dialogue with various union representatives.
CalMac Managing Director Lawrie Sinclair has written to all employees assuring them that their terms and conditions will not be diminished in any way as the Company prepares to launch its bid for life line ferry services on the Clyde and in the Hebrides.
The company fully appreciates that the current situation is uncertain and apologises for any inconvenience this may be causing.
The company will keep customers and staff fully informed of any changes in the situation and meantime would seek to assure customers that they should continue with bookings as normal. In the event of any industrial action, full refunds will be given.
You may be aware that the RMT Union is currently balloting its 400 members on strike action or industrial action up to strike action.
The ballot has commenced and is being conducted for the union by the Electoral Reform Society. The result is due on Monday, March 14 and it is for the union then to communicate the outcome. They are also legally obliged to give the company seven days notice of any action they may wish to take and when.
The company is awaiting the outcome of the ballot and is meantime continuing dialogue with various union representatives.
CalMac Managing Director Lawrie Sinclair has written to all employees assuring them that their terms and conditions will not be diminished in any way as the Company prepares to launch its bid for life line ferry services on the Clyde and in the Hebrides.
The company fully appreciates that the current situation is uncertain and apologises for any inconvenience this may be causing.
The company will keep customers and staff fully informed of any changes in the situation and meantime would seek to assure customers that they should continue with bookings as normal. In the event of any industrial action, full refunds will be given.
Posted on Jane at 09:35
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