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DELIVERY firm Yodel is facing a drivers’ strike in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
Union GMB has accused the company of “a truly staggering act of corporate self-sabotage” by “picking a fight with 250 drivers at a time of mass shortages.”
Britain is reported to be short of 100,000 goods vehicle drivers following the pandemic lockdown and the loss of European drivers following Brexit.
GMB said that drivers are furious over issues including higher wages for agency drivers, outstanding holiday pay, and failure to honour agreements on sick pay. They will be balloted between August 25 and September 15.
National officer Nadine Houghton said: “GMB has tried for many months to settle this dispute.”
She said that the drivers “know their worth and they are prepared to stand firm until Yodel meets their reasonable demands.
“It’s ridiculous behaviour and Yodel needs to see sense before it’s too late.”
Yodel said it was “disappointed” with the ballot plan and that it was committed to further discussions.
