Rotterdam Lashers' Strike Wins New Agreement
Dockworkers from FNV Havens, an affiliate of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), have won improved pay and conditions after a concerted strike action brought the Port of Rotterdam to a standstill.
The strike, the largest ever seen in the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's busiest and largest port, resulted in a new agreement guaranteeing the safety, health, and pay of lashers.
- 10 companies attempted to ban the strike in Dutch courts
- The court ruled that lashers return to work for 4 days while negotiations continued
- An agreement in principle was reached with employers International Lashing Services B.V.
Concerted strike action by lashers from FNV Havens has won a new agreement which will guarantee the safety, health and pay of lashers now and in the future.
Author's summary: Lashers win new agreement after strike.
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