UP TO 300 DHL logistics workers based at JLR Solihull are to be balloted for strike action over pay.
Unite, the union, said workers, who take parts and cars to and from the factory, are balloting due to DHL’s failure to put forward a pay offer for 2026.
It added this means the annual pay rise for DHL workers, which is supposed to be implemented every January, has not gone ahead.
Unite regional officer Melvyn Palmer said: “DHL will be entirely responsible for any disruption caused to JLR if it continues to put off submitting a fair pay offer. Industrial action can be avoided but that will require DHL tabling a deal our members can accept.”
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “DHL is a hugely profitable company so there is no excuse for its failure to put forward a fair offer. These workers have Unite’s total support in demanding DHL table an acceptable offer.”
A spokesperson for DHL Supply Chain said: “We are disappointed that Unite the Union has announced its intention to ballot members at our Solihull operation.
“We are continuing constructive dialogue and are committed to reaching a solution that recognises the value of our colleagues while safeguarding the long-term competitiveness of the operation.”
The ballot is due to open on February 18 and close March 11.
If members vote in favour of industrial action it is expected to cause severe disruption to JLR’s Solihull operations.
