P&O treatment of workers a disgrace says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

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The DUP leader says his party will do 'everything in our power' to ensure workers get support.

Richard Williams, the Consumer Council's head of transport, has said P&O are not fulfilling their responsibilities here as required by legislation.

Mr Williams said it is strange that P&O have not offered alternative arrangements to their passengers when tickets are still available for Stena Line ferries from Belfast to Cairnryan. He called on the company to communicate with passengers directly to explain which costs will be covered when booking alternative arrangements.In a statement, a spokesperson for P&O said: "To try to minimise disruption for our customers, we contacted everyone we could reach.

 

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Yep, but RMT’s abuse of travellers equally disgusting. BBC news editors never challenge unions, why?

Jersey employment law (which I believe applies) states ... An employee is required to give not less than: a) 1 week' notice for less than 26 weeks service; b) 2 weeks' notice if service is 26 weeks or more; c) 4 weeks' notice if service is five (5) years or more.

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