GMB union calls for meeting with DHL to discuss UK Mail drivers

The GMB union has written to DHL requesting an “urgent meeting” to discuss the contract terms of UK Mail drivers – and has warned that it may take its campaign “to another level”.

As previously reported, UK Mail has recently reviewed the remuneration policy for its drivers. The company has said that it is “confident” that its self-employed drivers “will continue to see their average earnings increase” under the new structure, the GMB has claimed that it amounds to a “pay cut”.

In a statement issued on Thursday (8 February), GMB said: “More than 20 drivers at various depots refused to sign the pay cut – and as a result the company sacked these drivers.”

UK Mail has said that: “A small number of drivers have opted not to renew their contracts under the new terms.”

Mick Rix, GMB National Officer Transport and Distribution, said: “We have written to DHL/UK Mail demanding an urgent meeting.

“If they don’t respond and meet with us, our campaign for justice for GMB drivers at this company will go to another level.”