8 May 2025
RMT Press Office:
RMT today welcomed the news that CalMac has been directly awarded the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract.
The Scottish government made the decision following a long running People's CalMac campaign by the union, demanding more investment and to put island communities before profit.
Eddie Dempsey, RMT general secretary said: "This is a tremendous victory not just for our members on CalMac ferries but also for the Island communities who are best served by lifeline ferries that are in public ownership.
"The Scottish government has made the right decision and now the union will work with all stakeholders to ensure that CalMac Ferries are affordable, well resourced and reward seafarers properly for their work going forward."
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