Attica Group affirms full compliance with labor agreements on express ferry routes
Attica Group said it fully complies with Greek legislation and the applicable collective bargaining agreement in calculating wages for seafarers on the express routes of its ferry «Αριάδνη». The company argued that the pay‑calculation method has been in place for roughly three decades and is consistent with industry practice and the collective contract.
The dispute arose after the seafarers’ union PENEN mobilised, alleging miscalculations in the July payroll for the summer season when the vessel operates additional express services. Attica Group cited an inspection carried out by the Hellenic Maritime Federation, attended by port authorities, which found no breaches of law or the collective agreement. The firm also noted that the mobilisation was declared illegal by the courts and that such actions disrupt passengers and island communities. Express routes, according to the company, are needed to meet heightened summer transport demand and to improve island connectivity at the request of local residents.
Entities: Aríadni · Attica Group · Hellenic Maritime Federation · PENEN · Αριάδνη
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group states it fully complies with the applicable law and collective bargaining agreements for express ferry routes. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] An inspection by the Hellenic Maritime Federation, with port authorities present, found no breach of law or collective agreements on the ship. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The dispute concerns the calculation of wages for seafarers on express routes of the vessel Aríadni. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group says the wage‑calculation method has been used for about three decades. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group says it respects workers’ right to unionise but urges dialogue based on factual data. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The PENEN union organised a mobilisation/strike over the wage‑calculation method before the July payroll. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group criticises the timing of the strike as causing disruption to passengers and island communities. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group claims the mobilisation was ruled illegal by the courts. (Attica Group)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group fully complies with Greek legislation and the applicable collective bargaining agreement on wage calculations for seafarers on express routes of the ferry «Αριάδνη». (Attica Group statement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] An inspection by the Hellenic Maritime Federation, with port authorities present, found no deviation from law or the collective agreements on the vessel. (Attica Group statement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group says the express routes serve increased transport needs in summer and improve island connectivity at local community requests. (Attica Group statement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attica Group says the wage calculation method has been used for about three decades, based on the collective agreement and industry practice. (Attica Group statement)