Strike action which could have seen bank holiday beer shortage has been postponed
PROPOSED strike action by 1,000 draymen which could have hit up to 40 per cent of Britain’s beer deliveries has been postponed.
Union chiefs have accepted a four per cent pay offer and recommended it to members, with planned stoppages off while the vote is taken.Credit: Alamy The previous offer of 1.4 per cent by GXO Logistics Drinks had led to a 97 per cent vote for industrial action.But Unite union national officer Joe Clarke said: “Our members keep the nation’s beer pumps flowing and pint glasses filled and they deserve a fair pay rise.
"We believe GXO’s offer of four per cent delivers this and will be recommending our members accept the deal.Most read in The Sun
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