P&O Ferries has caused widespread outrage after sacking 800 employees and replacing them with cheaper agency workers.
On Thursday many of those who were fired refused to leave their ships, leading to security guards with handcuffs being deployed to remove them, according to Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT).
The ferry operator claimed the decision to cut jobs was “very difficult but necessary” as it was “not a viable business” in its current state.
