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04/07/2017
Woolwich Ferry 'Bullying Culture' Dispute Settled
The long-running Woolwich Ferry 'bullying culture' dispute has been settled, following "a remarkable display of worker solidarity", Unite the union has announced.
The deal hammered out between Unite and Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd has seen one manager being dismissed following a disciplinary hearing; a senior manager leaving the site; and a 'fair' settlement for the female employee who suffered sexual harassment.
The company, which runs the service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), has also agreed to a new improved health & safety regime, putting safety first, as well as settling outstanding issues relating to pay and allowances.
Unite regional officer Onay Kasab said: "We are pleased to announce a comprehensive agreement to settle the dispute at the ferry which is a tribute to a remarkable display of worker solidarity.
"By taking collective action and standing firm since this dispute started last winter, Unite has demonstrated that unions can achieve great victories in the workplace on behalf of their members and that bosses don’t have carte blanche to engage in unacceptable behaviour.
"The union was able to resolve the sexual harassment complaint to the member's satisfaction which sends out a strong message about the abhorrent nature of this offence."
The deal hammered out between Unite and Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd has seen one manager being dismissed following a disciplinary hearing; a senior manager leaving the site; and a 'fair' settlement for the female employee who suffered sexual harassment.
The company, which runs the service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), has also agreed to a new improved health & safety regime, putting safety first, as well as settling outstanding issues relating to pay and allowances.
Unite regional officer Onay Kasab said: "We are pleased to announce a comprehensive agreement to settle the dispute at the ferry which is a tribute to a remarkable display of worker solidarity.
"By taking collective action and standing firm since this dispute started last winter, Unite has demonstrated that unions can achieve great victories in the workplace on behalf of their members and that bosses don’t have carte blanche to engage in unacceptable behaviour.
"The union was able to resolve the sexual harassment complaint to the member's satisfaction which sends out a strong message about the abhorrent nature of this offence."
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