Unite the Union has claimed that possible strike action by workers at logistics company Eddie Stobart could impact deliveries to Morrisons stores in the north of England.
Around 500 Eddie Stobart HGV drivers in Wakefield, Stockton-on-Tees and Cheshire, which supply Morrisons supermarkets across the North, are being balloted until 4th June.
The ballot comes as Unite stated that workers were “angry over Eddie Stobart’s increasing use of agency workers to undermine terms and conditions”, with the union claiming that Eddie Stobart was “gradually replacing its unionised workforce with individuals on insecure contracts”.
Morrisons deliveries to “continue as normal”
Unite regional officer Neil Howells stated: “Morrison’s will be extremely angry that it is facing empty shelves because Eddie Stobart is union-busting. There is still time to avoid strikes, but that will require Eddie Stobart reaching a fair agreement with Unite.”
A Morrisons spokesperson commented: “We understand that Eddie Stobart Limited and Unite remain in discussions on this issue and encourage both parties to engage constructively to find a solution. We note that deliveries continue as normal.”
Eddie Stobart has been contacted for comment.
