Thousands of Evri drivers to be balloted over pay

Thousands of Evri drivers will be balloted over pay - with GMB recommending they reject the deal.

More than 6,000 couriers will vote on the offer- which dates back to 2025 - which could represent a pay cut for many workers.

GMB Union, which has had a recognition deal with Evri since 2019, is recommending drivers reject the deal for the first time.

The ballot opens on tomorrow [6 May] and closes on June 9.

If the offer is rejected, GMB will meet with couriers to discuss next steps.

Nicola Savage, GMB National Officer said:

"Evri couriers do an unbelievable job, delivering millions of packages across the UK with incredible speed - often facing abuse and even attacks while doing it

"It's only right they get a pay rise that values the work they do.

"Not only is this pay offer a year late, but in our view it falls short of what couriers deserve.

"That's why GMB has recommended reject - but ultimately the couriers themselves will decide in this ballot."