TUC supports Scottish ferry workers’ strike action

date: 26 June 2015
embargo: For immediate release

Commenting on today’s (Friday) strike action by Scottish ferry workers against plans to outsource services across the Clyde, Inner Hebrides and Western Isles, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“RMT members have our full support today. History has taught us again and again that outsourcing leads to a worse deal for staff and service users.

“If Serco takes over these contracts it would likely mean service cuts, job losses and cost-cutting to generate profits.”

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