Unions and recruiters say move would harm relations and point out UK government condemned P&O for doing same thing
Unions and recruiters have condemned government moves to allow agency workers to replace striking staff, saying it would “poison” relations and endanger safety.
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, said the government was pressing ahead with a change in the law, as rail workers walked out for the second of two 24-hour strikes this week. Some bus workers and nurses are also set to strike, while teachers may take industrial action this year.
