Stevedoring Services workers at Hamilton Docks have downed tools in a dispute with management.

Warren Jones, Stevedoring Services chief executive, confirmed yesterday afternoon that the firm had received notice of industrial action and was working to resolve the situation.

Mr Jones said: “Stevedoring Services Limited can confirm that we have received formal notice of industrial action from the Port Workers’ Division of the Bermuda Industrial Union.”

“The stevedores have unloaded and delivered refrigerated containers. We are working to resolve this action.”