England fans may struggle to get the drinks in during the World Cup
Pubs across the UK could face a beer shortage ahead of the World Cup with delivery drivers set to go on strike.
GXO Logistics make up around 40 per cent of beer deliveries and an estimated 1000 of their workers are set for industrial action over pay and job cuts.The first round of strikes are set to take place between October 31 and November 4, with more planned closer to theThe Unite union said the action would ‘impede the ability of pubs and other venues to replenish their cellars prior to the World Cup’ with around 4500 pubs in London and the south-east relying on the company.
GXO Logistics have 22 depots spanning the UK delivering from breweries such as Heineken, Stonegate, Admiral Taverns and Shepherd Neame.The US firm recorded $2.2billion in revenue in the three month quarter from the end of June, with UK operations making $777million of that, the highest of any wing of the company.
However, workers have been left unhappy by a five per cent pay rise during the cost of living crisis, which comes with a reduction in sick pay. GXO are also planning the closure of a depot in Dagenham, Essex, which will lead to staff cuts and an increased workload on nearby sites.
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