A row between DPD drivers and the parcel delivery company over pay rates has been resolved after managers met with disgruntled workers this week, the firm said.
However, DPD did not respond when asked by Motor Transport if the agreement was only temporarily in place with the reductions kicking in from January.
It was thought the delivery service could face disruption this week after the self-employed, or franchised, drivers opted to down tools and not work on Tuesday for three consecutive days in a dispute over reductions in the amount paid for small parcel deliveries.
However, the row appeared to have been nipped in the bud after representatives of the affected drivers met with the company and came to an agreement following one day of action.
In a statement, DPD said: “A small minority of drivers chose not to work on Tuesday in response to adjustments to some of our rates to reflect changes in our parcel traffic profile.
“The vast majority were working as normal.
“Following a meeting with drivers’ representatives, an agreement on a way forward was reached, meaning drivers that chose not to work, returned on Wednesday,” the company added.
