Question reference: S6W-01656
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 16 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to ensure that crew members on the MV Arrow are paid in line with the collective bargaining agreements that are in place between CalMac and the recognised trade unions on Clyde and Hebrides ferry services.
Answer
Collective bargaining agreements are a matter for CalMac Ferries Ltd, its employees and the recognised trades unions. The crew of the MV Arrow are employed by the vessel owner, Seatruck Ferries Ltd. During discussion to “time charter” the MV Arrow, it was established that the crew will be paid the UK National Living Wage.