Marine unions to campaign against Peel Ports

SHIPS embarking from Peel Ports in Dublin could find it difficult to unload their cargo after a delegation of international marine unions vowed to mount an international campaign of action against the company.

On the third day of an international dockers conference in Cork yesterday, 55 delegates from across the world unanimously backed a motion condemning Peel Ports, the new owner of the Marine Terminals (MTL).

The MTL workers claim Peel Ports are trying to replace the existing workforce with lower-paid, non-unionised employees and force others to sign new contracts and take 14%-18% pay cuts. It has also brought in, what unions say, are “scab” strike-breakers.