"DHL workers at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull and Castle Bromwich to hold strike ballot", 10 August 2021

DHL workers at Jaguar Land Rover plants in Solihull and Castle Bromwich will be balloted for strike action in a furlough pay dispute.

The Unite union said "hundreds" of drivers and warehouse operatives had been "plagued" by incorrect pay slips for months due to the company’s use of flexible furlough, claiming some staff were owed up to £800 in arrears.

Bosses will now begin the process of balloting more than 2,000 DHL members for strike action at JLR’s plants in the West Midlands and Merseyside...

a spokesperson for DHL Supply Chain said: “Regrettably, we are aware that a number of our colleagues in the Midlands and Merseyside have received incorrect pay...

"We are in continual dialogue with Unite representatives regarding the resolution process and held a productive session today with some of the representatives to discuss this in detail at one of the affected sites.

"On the issue of pay, we have met with Unite on a number of occasions over the past few months and will be meeting again in the next few days to continue our discussions. We are hopeful of bringing matters to a conclusion that is satisfactory to both parties.

"We are disappointed that Unite is balloting its members on industrial action whilst we are actively trying to resolve all outstanding issues, and have not yet concluded the pay negotiations process...

Jaguar Land Rover declined to comment further.