Unite, which represents 50,000 drivers, has raised the prospect of industrial action in the run up to the busy festive period With the sector already crippled by a critical shortage of drivers, Unite has raised the prospect of more disruption.
Unions are prevented from organising ‘national’ strikes under Thatcher-era rules as only disputes with individual employers are recognised. He said: ‘We are now looking at coordinated strikes before January if we do not get those commitments from the government and employers. We will not shy away from that.‘Clearly the fragility of the supply chain is an opportunity for us. Our members are now in the driving seat.He said drivers want better pay and facilities, including more provision of truck stops with clean toilets and catering facilities on British motorways.
Unite and GMB are also involved in driver strike action, including a dispute in Brighton which has seen bin drivers walk out for for a fortnight.
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