Cunard Line

Southampton, United Kingdom

Cunard is a British cruise line renowned for its luxurious ocean liners, particularly the Queen Mary 2, offering elegant cruising experiences with a nod to the golden age of transatlantic travel.

CCI Score

-52.16

0.04% April 18

Latest Event

Potential Fire-and-Rehire Labor Practice Allegations at Cunard Line

An article reported that Cunard Line, a Carnival-owned cruise line, may consider firing and re-hiring over 900 UK-based crew members amid contract renegotiations that include salary cuts. Despite the company's categorical denial, union representatives criticize the tactic as disrespectful to workers and a threat to fair labor practices.

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Cunard Line is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

NOV

24

2023

Potential Fire-and-Rehire Labor Practice Allegations at Cunard Line
-43.46

An article reported that Cunard Line, a Carnival-owned cruise line, may consider firing and re-hiring over 900 UK-based crew members amid contract renegotiations that include salary cuts. Despite the company's categorical denial, union representatives criticize the tactic as disrespectful to workers and a threat to fair labor practices.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The potential plan to fire and rehire hundreds of crew members amid contract renegotiations raises significant concerns for labor rights and worker protection. Despite the company's denial, the mere consideration of such a tactic is indicative of exploitative labor practices that undermine fair treatment and worker security, aligning with authoritarian labor restructuring tactics.

Carnival-Owned Lines Deny Threat to Fire and Rehire Hundreds of Crew
NOV

24

2023

Cunard's Proposed Staff Firing and Rehiring Amid Salary Cuts
-60.85

Cunard, alongside P&O Cruises, has threatened to fire and rehire over 900 UK-based crew members unless they agree to salary cuts and more flexible working arrangements, which could reduce their annual earnings by up to 20%.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The company's threat to fire and rehire crew unless they accept salary cuts and altered working conditions poses a severe risk to workers' rights and fair labor practices. This action undermines labor security and exploits workers, especially affecting marginalized and vulnerable maritime staff, aligning with authoritarian labor control practices.

UK: P&O Cruises and Cunard threaten to fire and rehire more than 900 UK staff, unless they accept salary cuts and more flexible working arrangements