United Kingdom - Truck drivers’ strike threat ends in victory - June 30, 2026

Nearly 500 HGV drivers employed by Eddie Stobart supplying Morrison’s supermarkets across the north of England have ended their strike threat after the company signed a deal to end union-busting. The workers voted to strike over Eddie Stobart’s increasing use of agency drivers to drive down employment standards. Following the successful strike ballot vote, Eddie Stobart agreed to reduce its reliance on temporary workers and increase permanent staff, who will be on the same hourly pay rates, allowances, holiday and sick pay entitlements as their colleagues.

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