Nailed it , I have been self employed all my life I could say pahh it don’t effect me ext but I detest the lack of respect shown to the people who have kept that company afloat. P&O have shown themselves to be utterly egregious shysters who deserves to be sunk by our wallets. Boycott them ,this is a slippery slope companies up and down the uk will be watching this like hawks ready to do the same if they get away with this .
P & O Ferries
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They will, but only because of other distractions they (and others) can use to their advantages, but the tide is slowly turning between the public and countries/elite that treat people with total contempt.
I'm not getting drawn into a debate around certain subjects, because I have strong opinions on being treated like a mug, but the time will come sooner than people think and the British public won't be swayed by PR BS anymore I hope. The last few years has shown that some people, companies and countries think they can do as they please without consequences, but it's been pushed too far in my opinion and I can already see pushback that's biting.
I do hope the pushback gets some traction
From the BBC site;
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has also written to the ferry operator's chief executive demanding answers to P&O Ferries' handling of the redundancies.
Mr Kwarteng's letter to its boss Peter Hebblethwaite says the company "appears to have failed" to follow the correct process for making large-scale redundancies, which would include consulting with unions and staff representatives and notifying him through the Insolvency Service and the Redundancy Payment Service.
The letter says failure to notify is "a criminal offence and can lead to an unlimited fine".
The letter says failure to notify is "a criminal offence and can lead to an unlimited fine".
Let’s see if anything comes of this. P&O must know this so, maybe it is a last ditch attempt for survival before insolvency.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has also written to the ferry operator's chief executive demanding answers to P&O Ferries' handling of the redundancies.
Mr Kwarteng's letter to its boss Peter Hebblethwaite says the company "appears to have failed" to follow the correct process for making large-scale redundancies, which would include consulting with unions and staff representatives and notifying him through the Insolvency Service and the Redundancy Payment Service.
The letter says failure to notify is "a criminal offence and can lead to an unlimited fine".
The letter says failure to notify is "a criminal offence and can lead to an unlimited fine".
Let’s see if anything comes of this. P&O must know this so, maybe it is a last ditch attempt for survival before insolvency.
Agreed, either solution does not help the 800 families affected by the redundancies. They should receive a rescue package, not P&O!
The reply will go something like:
Dear Minister for Stating the Bleedin Obvious,
We recognise that we didn’t follow the rules and we budgeted for that by offering enhanced severance terms. Accept them or the offer comes off the table.
Whack us with a fine and we will “phoenix” the operation. While we are doing that, you will appreciate better what it is to be an island!
We will allow you a week of posturing and telling people how firm you are being…..after that “Up Yours!”
Love from the Dubai owners
I'm actually surprised one of the other companies PR department haven't suggested this to be fair, because the 'Knight in Shining Armour' act goes a long way with the public.
P&O Ferry detained in Northern Ireland for being 'unfit to sail'
A ship operated by P&O Ferries has been detained in Larne for being “unfit to sail”.
A ship operated by P&O Ferries has been detained in Larne for being “unfit to sail”.
The public should sink P&O with our wallets, f*** them
These companies make me puke. I stopped buying Cadburys when they said they would keep Bournville village and factory running. Within a month had shut down, Nestle coffee the same, still dealing with Russia. Used to use P and O. Am with others vote with your wallet.
I saw that headline but didn’t read the story. Given that they have every type of inspection going being thrown at them, I assume that they just within the law in what they are proposing. My nine year old reckons they’re going to fold! Unfortunately, I reckon they’ll get away with it.
