FERRY workers have voted for another 24-hour walk out and it will be held on Friday.

This follows three days of industrial action organised by the RMT union last month which saw two-thirds of CalMac services affected.

This time Argyll Ferries, owned by parent company David MacBrayne Ltd, which operates between Gourock and Dunoon, will be affected along with the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay crossing.

The dispute is over pensions, conditions and job security linked to the current tender process for the right to run services.

CalMac Ferries managing director Martin Dorchester said: “We are extremely disappointed that the RMT has chosen to continue with strike action. The best way to protect the existing terms and conditions of its members is to work with us to ensure we win the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract and this action is damaging.

“We are anxious to avoid any more disruption which is not in the best interests of our employees and the communities we serve and would urge all our colleagues to turn out for work.”