Dock workers consider strike action over contract changesPD Ports is being accused of introducing a “follow the ship” contract, which means that staff work when the ships are ready for unloading and not to set shift patterns.
“People are sitting at home waiting for he phone to ring just to find out if they can go out and earn a decent living – that’s what used to happen in the 1930s and they seem determined to bring about the casualisation of contracts.
However, one worker, who did not want to be named, claims the pressure of working under the new contracts is having a damaging effect on morale. He said: “They are trying to impose these ‘follow the ship’ contracts, but the workers are not going to have it. Many people are very angry about what is happening to them and we are trying to stop the move spreading across all ports
PD Ports did not respond to requests to comment.
Here was the promise at the start of this expansion !!!!!!!!!
TEESSIDE MPs have given a rapturous welcome to Government approval of PD Ports’ Northern Gateway scheme.
Redcar MP Vera Baird, said the go-ahead for the port project was excellent news, not only for Redcar and Teesside but also for the UK.
"I am delighted for the team at PD Ports. They have worked extremely hard to get this far and I have supported them in their efforts to bring this major development to the area.
"The importance of creating over 5,000 jobs as we continue raising employment in the region is crucial. Our skilled workforce has proven once again an attraction for investors."
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Ashok Kumar, who called a special House of Commons debate on the need to secure investment for the scheme, said it was great news that PD Ports could now get on with the task of implementing the terminal project.
"Receiving planning permission is a big hurdle that has been cleared. If all goes well, I look forward to seeing a scheme that could potentially create up to 5,500 jobs on Teesside and which would see the Tees become one of the biggest major North Sea cargo destinations for the UK and Western Europe."
"I am delighted for the team at PD Ports. They have worked extremely hard to get this far and I have supported them in their efforts to bring this major development to the area.
"The importance of creating over 5,000 jobs as we continue raising employment in the region is crucial. Our skilled workforce has proven once again an attraction for investors."
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Ashok Kumar, who called a special House of Commons debate on the need to secure investment for the scheme, said it was great news that PD Ports could now get on with the task of implementing the terminal project.
"Receiving planning permission is a big hurdle that has been cleared. If all goes well, I look forward to seeing a scheme that could potentially create up to 5,500 jobs on Teesside and which would see the Tees become one of the biggest major North Sea cargo destinations for the UK and Western Europe."
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