Seamans’ union RMT has declare a formal dispute with CalMac over a threat to jobs,
pensions and working conditions.
The union will shortly begin balloting members for both strike action and action short of a strike.
The RMT said they are forced to make the move after industrial relationship with CalMac on the ferry network deteriorated so bad.
The union said Cal Mac failed to provide satisfactory reassurances over job security, conditions of service, pensions and continuity of lifeline ferry services for remote communities and businesses.
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "The clock is ticking and the union has no
alternative but to ballot CalMac members for strike action and industrial action
short of strike action, in order to secure our members' rights during this period
of increasing uncertainty and insecurity."
Cal Mac crews may strike this summer
13 May 2015