New dispute adds to unrest in
Norwegian ports
27 June 2014
The ITF is stepping
up support for affiliated dockers’ unions in Norway following a reported
attempt by an employer to undermine them.
Dockers in Mosjøen are in dispute over claims
that their employer, Mosjøen Industri Terminal (MIT), a subcontractor at
Alcoa's facility, has failed to pay money owed to them for their work and that
they have been illegally locked out since early May.
Meanwhile an
ongoing dispute in the port of Risavika is showing no sign of resolution.
Workers there have been on strike for nine months over alleged attempts by
employers to override International Labour Organization regulations that
protect the status of dockers and subsequently restrict who can unload and load
cargo. There have been a number of solidarity actions carried out in relation
to this.
In response
to the situation in Mosjøen the Norwegian Transport Workers' Union (NTF) has
now subpoenaed MIT for the unpaid bills and illegal lockout and is expecting a
court date in the coming weeks.
ITF president
and dockers’ section chair Paddy Crumlin
said: “We have been and will continue to
support dockers in Norway. Whether it be in court or by way of international
solidarity, we and dockers’ unions around the world will be right behind these
workers as they deal with any attempts by employers to undermine their position
as professionals with the right to secure, protected work for a decent wage."
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