Unite, Britain’s biggest union, will highlight the fact that DP World resolutely refuses to recognise Unite.
Unite argues that far from creating jobs the London Gateway could suck business and jobs from other UK ports, while at the same time undermining the pay and terms and conditions of its workforce due to lack of union recognition.
The demonstration will be from 1100 -1500 on 29 August outside the DP World Head Office, 16 Palace Street, London, SW1 5JQ.
Unite regional officer Jane Jeffery said: “The protests against DP World’s refusal to recognise the union are continuing and Unite will not rest until workers get their rights recognised. Unite believes that the refusal to recognise the union at London Gateway will mean a race to the bottom in terms of employment conditions.
“We also believe DP World’s behaviour could also threaten the future viability of other container ports. That’s why we are protesting today and this union is not just going to step aside and allow DP World to ride roughshod over basic labour rights.”