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DHL Workers Strike Over Pay Dispute Amid Inflation Concerns

4/16/2026

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DHL workers at Jaguar Land Rover sites in the UK will begin indefinite strike action on May 7, 2026, over a pay dispute.
The Unite union says DHL's three percent pay offer is unacceptable amid a 3.6 percent inflation rate.
DHL reported 6.1 billion euros in operating profits for 2025.
About 600 employees, including HGV drivers from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Widnes, have voted for strikes.
JLR has not commented on the situation.

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DHL workers at Jaguar Land Rover sites in the UK will begin indefinite strike action on May 7, 2026, over a pay dispute.
The Unite union says DHL's three percent pay offer is unacceptable amid a 3.6 percent inflation rate.
DHL reported 6.1 billion euros in operating profits for 2025.
About 600 employees, including HGV drivers from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Widnes, have voted for strikes.
JLR has not commented on the situation.