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Dover strike comes to an end |  | | | 20 November 2008 | ferry passengers planning to travel from Dover have been informed that a 48-hour strike at the port came to an end at 07:00 today (November 20th).
Non-union staff working for the Dover Harbour Board had been trained and qualified to carry out essential tasks prior to the industrial action, meaning that there was no effect on sailing schedules or traffic during the strike.
Over the past two days, the port handled 40,952 passengers, 7,453 cars, 172 coaches and 17,202 freight vehicles – in line with expected traffic levels.
The strike involved members of the union Unite and was related to a dispute over the transfer of 190 mooring, trailer handling and security jobs at Dover to the private sector.
To avoid further industrial action in the future, Dover Harbour Board chief executive Bob Goldfield encouraged Unite to enter discussions to address the transfer of jobs in January.
"I am urging all staff to lobby Unite to come to the table to discuss the detail of the transfers as time is running out," he said.
Dover is one of Britain's most important ports for passenger ferry operations, hosting regular services from P&O Ferries, SeaFrance and Norfolkline. |
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