Port unions in terminals which are operated by global network terminal operator (GNT) DP World are getting ready to stage activities as part of a DPW global day of action.
ITF dockers’ union representatives resolved during a meeting in Chicago in July 2013 to organise the action day as part of a wider campaign to highlight the need for DPW to engage with unions worldwide over trade union rights and representation. In some locations this is already the case, but there are several ongoing disputes involving DPW and ITF unions, including at London Gateway, UK; the Port of Brisbane, Australia; Chennai container terminal, India; and the Port of Callao in Peru.
ITF president and chair of the dockers’ section Paddy Crumlin said: “DPW unions have resolved to use this action day to promote positive and transparent dialogue with the company in various locations. We’re committed to finding solutions where there are disputes and this kind of solidarity among a group of workers who ultimately have the same employer is what the ITF is all about.”
Expected union activities include lawful action at DPW terminals and company offices, and visits by unions to United Arab Emirates embassies.
Get involved, find out more on DPW disputes and see who’s organising what for the global day of action: www.itfglobal.org/campaigns/campaigns-3821.cfm
Head to the ITF facebook page on Monday 7 October for pictures and reports of DPW union action: www.facebook.com/ITFglobal
Monday 7 October is the World day for decent work. Find out more at http://2013.wddw.org
