Workplace Report February 2012

Recruitment and organisation news

Unite drive gets recognition at Eddie Stobart

General union Unite has gained negotiating rights at distribution firm Eddie Stobart for 85 warehouse staff working at its Daresbury Warehouse.

A ballot ordered by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) resulted in an 80.7% to 19.3% vote by workers in favour of recognition, which was then awarded by the CAC.