THE
long-running Tesco lorry drivers’ dispute has come to an end after
workers agreed a new redundancy package. The bitter dispute at Doncaster
’s Middle Bank distribution depot began in August after the firm’s
transport workforce was switched from Tesco to hauliers Eddie Stobart
Limited with 180 drivers promptly issued with redundancy notices. This
sparked a string of one to 8 day strikes leading to an all out strike
last week.
THE
long-running Tesco lorry drivers’ dispute has come to an end after
workers agreed a new redundancy package. The bitter dispute at Doncaster
’s Middle Bank distribution depot began in August after the firm’s
transport workforce was switched from Tesco to hauliers Eddie Stobart Limited with 180 drivers promptly issued with redundancy notices. This sparked a string of one to 8 day strikes leading to an all out strike last week.
long-running Tesco lorry drivers’ dispute has come to an end after
workers agreed a new redundancy package. The bitter dispute at Doncaster
’s Middle Bank distribution depot began in August after the firm’s
transport workforce was switched from Tesco to hauliers Eddie Stobart Limited with 180 drivers promptly issued with redundancy notices. This sparked a string of one to 8 day strikes leading to an all out strike last week.
But yesterday drivers agreed to a new deal – although they will all still lose their jobs by the New Year.
The
drivers’ union Unite called the resolve “a victory for worker
solidarity” after the 180 drivers voted overwhelmingly to accept an
enhanced package. It will mean drivers will finish work in January.
Unite’s Adrian Jones said: “This is a victory for the drivers who have
displayed unity, strength and resolution throughout this difficult time
against a hard-line employer.” “It also sends out a clear message to
other transport and retail companies that
may be thinking of treating their employees less than fairly that Unite
will neither flinch nor back away from a dispute until there has been
an acceptable and equitable settlement.”
drivers’ union Unite called the resolve “a victory for worker
solidarity” after the 180 drivers voted overwhelmingly to accept an
enhanced package. It will mean drivers will finish work in January.
Unite’s Adrian Jones said: “This is a victory for the drivers who have
displayed unity, strength and resolution throughout this difficult time
against a hard-line employer.” “It also sends out a clear message to
other transport and retail companies that
may be thinking of treating their employees less than fairly that Unite
will neither flinch nor back away from a dispute until there has been
an acceptable and equitable settlement.”
