28 August 2013
Unite activists will be protesting outside the London head office of the Dubai-based DP World, owners of the London Gateway, in the continuing row over union recognition at the new deep-sea container port in the Thames Estuary.
Unite, Britain's biggest union, will highlight the fact that DP World resolutely refuses to recognise Unite.
Unite argues that far from creating jobs the London Gateway could suck business and jobs from other UK ports, while at the same time undermining the pay and terms and conditions of its workforce due to lack of union recognition.
The demonstration will be from 11:00-15:00 on 29 August outside the DP World head fffice, 16 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JQ.
Unite regional officer Jane Jeffery said: “The protests against DP World's refusal to recognise the union are continuing and Unite will not rest until workers get their rights recognised. Unite believes that the refusal to recognise the union at London Gateway will mean a race to the bottom in terms of employment conditions.
“We also believe DP World's behaviour could also threaten the future viability of other container ports. That’s why we are protesting today and this union is not just going to step aside and allow DP World to ride roughshod over basic labour rights.”
Unite, Britain's biggest union, will highlight the fact that DP World resolutely refuses to recognise Unite.
Unite argues that far from creating jobs the London Gateway could suck business and jobs from other UK ports, while at the same time undermining the pay and terms and conditions of its workforce due to lack of union recognition.
The demonstration will be from 11:00-15:00 on 29 August outside the DP World head fffice, 16 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JQ.
Unite regional officer Jane Jeffery said: “The protests against DP World's refusal to recognise the union are continuing and Unite will not rest until workers get their rights recognised. Unite believes that the refusal to recognise the union at London Gateway will mean a race to the bottom in terms of employment conditions.
“We also believe DP World's behaviour could also threaten the future viability of other container ports. That’s why we are protesting today and this union is not just going to step aside and allow DP World to ride roughshod over basic labour rights.”
Protesters seek union status for workers at new superport
UNION members have held a protest in a bid to get representation at the new £1billion London Gateway port in Thurrock.
Unite members demonstrated at the Uniserve depot outside the Port of Tilbury after owners at the new port failed to reach an agreement with the union over whether workers should be given union representation.
Flags were waved and horns were blown as about 30 activists showed their support.
Uniserve is the largest British, privately-owned international freight and logistics company in the UK and has confirmed it is hoping to be part of London Gateway. Europe’s largest logistics park will be adjacent to and integrated with the new port.
Unite argues that far from creating jobs, London Gateway could suck business and jobs from other UK ports, while at the same time undermining pay and other terms and conditions of its workforce.
Unite regional officer Jane Jeffery said: “The protest was aimed at highlighting the fact London Gateway could drain employment and business away from other UK docks.
“Unite believes the refusal to recognise the union at London Gateway will mean a race to the bottom in terms of employment conditions.
“It could also threaten the future viability of other container ports.”
The port is the only major dock in the country that does not have worker representation.
! Claridon, a logistics company based in Stanford-le-Hope, is the latest company to announce it will be using the port, meaning it wouldn’t have to travel to Felixstowe to ship loads.
Meanwhile, it was announced Southern Africa Express Container Service will be docking at London Gateway when it opens later this year.
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