According to reports, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) was approached by seafarers on the Spirit of Britain ferry who claimed they had been asked to sign new contracts with reduced pay.
In March P&O Ferries made 800 crew redundant and replaced them with agency staff employed overseas. The Insolvency Service has launched criminal and civil investigations into the sackings, while a former chef is pursuing an unfair dismissal and discrimination claim.
