Hundreds of U.K.-based ferry workers suddenly fired — many, via Zoom

[ad_1] A ferry operator owned by the government of Dubai sparked a furious response from workers and criticism from British authorities Thursday after firing 800 U.K.-based crew members without notice amid plans to replace them with cheaper staff. P&O Ferries, one of the largest ferry operators in the United Kingdom, said the workers would be laid off with “immediate effect” as the company cuts costs after posting a 100-million pound ($132 million US) loss last…

"Hundreds of U.K.-based ferry workers suddenly fired — many, via Zoom"