Brittany Ferries Newsltter
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Wherenext replied on 05/05/2023 18:21
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Rufs replied on 05/05/2023 18:52
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Rufs replied on 06/05/2023 08:30
Posted on 05/05/2023 19:48 byDont know or care. Investigative it yourself if you are interested. I just thought it was a good move on behalf of the French and I dont think they or their unions would like down and be walked over like ours did.
Posted on 06/05/2023 08:30
Was just looking at the bigger picture, there are thousands of ships sailing the oceans of the world, cargo ships, ferries cruise liners, bulk carriers, etc, most of the crews are Phillipinos, Indians, Pakistanies, most of the vessels are registered in Panama, i wonder why, all employed because it is cheap labour, not that i approve whole heartedly of this practice, but stopping it has global implications, not just cross channel ferries,
Of course BF would support it because they seem to have a policy of only employing local folk, i believe this is historic, and of course this will push up their overheads, so getting everybody on a level playing field will no doubt enhance their business.
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 07/05/2023 08:59
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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 07/05/2023 10:06
iansoady replied on 07/05/2023 12:00
Posted on 07/05/2023 08:59 by Rocky 2 bucketsI doubt they’ll stop trying. It is transform or fold. The World is using cheap labour on the seas. The UK do it & so does most of the World & will continue doing it.
Posted on 07/05/2023 12:00
It's worth remembering that BF was originally created by Bretons mainly to provide a route for their produce in the UK. It was not intended to be a money making venture although obviously its role has changed dramatically. I for one am very supportive of their policy of registering their ships in France, using properly paid French staff and obeying EU and French law. The benefits to passengers of race to the bottom wages are minute; the disadvantages considerable. Have P&O passengers noted any reduction in their fares since their scandalous behaviour? Thought not.
Bravo to Brittany Ferries I say!
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replied on 07/05/2023 12:09
Posted on 07/05/2023 12:00 by iansoadyIt's worth remembering that BF was originally created by Bretons mainly to provide a route for their produce in the UK. It was not intended to be a money making venture although obviously its role has changed dramatically. I for one am very supportive of their policy of registering their ships in France, using properly paid French staff and obeying EU and French law. The benefits to passengers of race to the bottom wages are minute; the disadvantages considerable. Have P&O passengers noted any reduction in their fares since their scandalous behaviour? Thought not.
Bravo to Brittany Ferries I say!