Drinkers could face a beer shortage if employees behind 40% of Britain’s booze deliveries go on strike. Drivers and warehouse staff at XPO Logistics Drinks are considering taking action over pay and Covid measures.
Around 1,000 workers at 26 sites received a 1.4% wage rise offer, which the Unite union branded as “paltry”. It is now balloting for strike action.
In the last year, staff have missed out on £10,000 in pay due to furlough and a lack of overtime. Trade journal the Morning Advertiser reported the union is asking for a 3.9% increase in line with inflation. What do you make of the offer?
Let us know in the comment section Unite’s Joe Clarke said staff had faced “great financial hardship”. He added: “We call upon the company to
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