Another blow was struck against the gig economy yesterday (March 26) when delivery firm DPD announced it will be offering its 5,000 self-employed drivers holiday and sick pay after one of its…Read more…
When the parcel’s worth more than you
Imagine a worker having his contract terminated for taking time off because his child was born prematurely, or a courier struggling in while sick, being told “the parcel is more important then you.”…Read more…
UPS parcel strike off
Strikes scheduled for Wednesday (December 7) and Friday (December 9) by UPS parcel workers at the delivery firm’s Camden depot have been called off Unite announced today (December 5). Over 140…Read more…
Xmas deliveries threat
Staff at UPS Parcels in central London will strike for two days next week, which will disrupt the firm’s deliveries in the run-up to Christmas, over alleged bullying, harassment and racism. …Read more…