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Steam Packet’s ‘Disappointment’ With Union
Nautilus today confirmed it has informed the employers of the Steam Packet officers, Manx Sea Transport Guernsey Ltd (MSTG) of the ballot
The Steam Packet says it ‘notes with disappointment’ the notice served by Nautilus union to ballot for industrial action.
Nautilus today confirmed it has informed the employers of the Steam Packet officers, Manx Sea Transport Guernsey Ltd (MSTG) of the ballot.
The company said it has made a ‘generous offer to the officers represented by the union and this remains on the table’.
A spokesman said: ‘It is especially disappointing that this move comes after a period of positive engagement with Nautilus and which appeared to be on the verge of a resolution of all outstanding issues.
‘Throughout the negotiations, the Company has made clear that officers with circumstances requiring them to be at home on a daily basis will be accommodated as far as possible.
‘However, the future business model – of which the significant investment in Manxman is part – requires live on board as a fundamental requirement of future contractual employment. The company urges Nautilus to return to the table and to negotiate a solution rather than threatening disruption of lifeline services that will affect the whole of the entire Isle of Man.’
