After two days of strike and negotiations between the union Unite and the Co-op’s Coventry depot, more than 700 drivers finally backed the outsourcing proposal made by Eddie Stobart, the chain transport and logistics company.

The outsourcing deal consisted of the transfer of 87 drivers from the Co-op’s Coventry distribution depot to the haulier Eddie Stobart. Union Unite – Britain & Ireland’s biggest trade union – recommended its members to accept the offer, leading to a ballot with an overwhelming result in favour of the outsourcing proposal.

After successful negotiations, Acas – the conciliation service – said: “We are pleased that the talks have been help in a constructive manner and collaborative spirit.”

Adrian Jones, Unite’s national officer for retail distribution, added: “We are pleased to announce that our members have voted by a large margin to accept the deal on the table. We are now look forward to a new chapter of constructive dialogue with management and to move forward in a positive fashion for the benefit of the Co-op, their customers and our members”.

In addition, a spokesman for the Co-op said: “We are pleased with the outcome of the ballot and look forward to a continued constructive relationship with Unite.”

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