Last week, members of Nautilus Union reached an agreement with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, with 75% of members voting to accept the improved offer.
The Union says that, ‘Officers will now have more time at home with their families and loved ones than originally offered, while also allowing provision for live aboard’.
Nautilus
Nautilus senior national organiser Garry Elliot said: “I must thank our members at Steam Packet for their resolve during what has been an incredibly difficult time. I would also like to thank the Manx public who, despite the disruption, stood with our members and offered them support and solidarity.
“Through collective action, our members have ensured that changes to their terms and conditions are reasonable and acceptable to both them and the company.
“Nautilus has held a collective bargaining agreement with Steam Packet for many years. We look forward to working with the company in the spirit of partnership and social dialogue.
“We further call on the Manx government to once and for all outlaw fire and rehire.”
Steam Packet
On March 22, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) reached agreement with the Nautilus union which represents Officers that operate the Steam Packet’s ferry service.
This agreement resolves the key issue regarding working practices that require certain Officers to live aboard the company’s fleet at times.
“We are pleased that our Officers and Nautilus brought solutions to our negotiations that have enabled us to reach a positive and fair agreement that ensures that we can continue to deliver a high-quality service to our customers,” said Brian Thomson, Managing Director of IOMSPC.
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