Unite “surprised” by XPO takeover of Kuehne + Nagel UK logistics portfolio and demands workers’ pay and conditions are unaffected

March 11, 2020 Chris Tindall


 

The transfer of 6,000 Kuehne + Nagel workers to XPO Logistics came as a surprise to the Unite union, but it said it would work to ensure their pay and conditions remained unaffected. The sale of K+N’s UK contract logistics portfolio followed a strategic review of its business and is expected to close in the second half of this year. It includes its drinks, food services, retail and technology operations. The move is separate from the consultation, already in motion, […]




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