The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover deal
Couriers at Royal Mail’s rapid delivery service have voted to strike, just as the mail group comes under pressure to repair labour relations in the lead- up to a multibillion-pound takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský. The Independent Workers’ union of Great Britain told the Financial Times that 65 members working for Royal Mail’s eCourier unit were preparing to walk out over demands to be recognised as employees, rather than as independent contractors.
3bn acquisition of Royal Mail, which is awaiting approval from shareholders and the government. But with the deal nearing completion, the investor remains under pressure to win over staff: the postal workers’ Communication Workers Union is threatening a return to the picket line if he does not meet its demands for a commitment. The IWGB vote for strike action marks the latest dispute between gig economy businesses and the workers the industry largely depends on.
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