Irish Ferries crew votes against action

The threat of industrial action disrupting Irish Ferries sailings this summer has receded

The threat of industrial action disrupting Irish Ferries sailings this summer has receded. SIPTU ratings on the Isle of Inishfree and Isle of Inishmore have rejected proposals for a strike ballot in support of a shop steward sacked for the alleged rape of another crew member.

However the ratings also rejected a Labour Court recommendation which said the company was justified in sacking the shop steward concerned. He is expected to take a civil action against the company.

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