UK DHL workers strike extended by 14 days

DHL Aviation workers at the UK’s East Midlands Airport will follow their initial ten day strike (beginning February 9) with a further 14 days of action. DHL’s union, Unite, confirmed the escalation, which will involve 180 of its members. The escalation is a result of DHL not making an improved pay offer to resolve the dispute. The company had been prepared to offer a 9.8% pay increase, but Unite said in a statement that it is “in effect a real-terms pay cut.” “DHL Aviation’s lack of accountability and unwillingness to engage has led to this escalation in industrial action,” said