Beer deliveries could halt over the festive period and World Cup if the delivery workers decide to strike over pay disputes next month. An estimated 1,000 draymen, beer delivery workers, are being balloted over a "pay cut" from the firm GXO, a major supply company.
About 40% of beer deliveries to UK pubs and other venues are conducted by GXO Logistics so a strike could cripple supplies, especially if it takes place over Christmas. The ballot is open until October 6 for Unite union workers to vote on whether strike action will be taken.
A five percent pay offer was given by GXO but it came with the caveat that sick pay would be reduced. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “GXO can well afford to pay our members a pay rise that reflects rising living costs.
