Exclusive: Labour peer calls for change in the law after company terminates contracts of strike ‘ringleaders’The delivery firm DPD has been accused of “revenge” sackings after workers spoke out against a plan to cut thousands of pounds from their earnings, including their Christmas bonus.The company, which reported pre-tax profits of nearly £200m last year and plays a significant role in the festive rush to have gifts and parcels delivered, has even threatened to withhold money from some staff to pay for the cost of replacing them, the Guardian has learned. Continue reading...
Monday 3 November 2025
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Delivery firm DPD accused of ‘revenge’ sacking drivers who criticised pay cuts
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