Summary
About 300 DHL logistics workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull factory have voted to start an indefinite strike on May 7. They are striking because DHL has not offered a pay raise for 2026, which is usually given every January. DHL said it wants to keep talking and find a solution.
Key Facts
- Around 300 DHL workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull will strike indefinitely starting May 7.
- The strike is due to no pay offer from DHL for the year 2026.
- The workers deliver parts and cars to the Jaguar Land Rover factory.
- These workers are represented by the Unite union.
- DHL also has drivers in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull, and Widnes who voted to strike, but strike dates are not set yet.
- DHL said the company is open to talks and wants to find a fair solution.
- Unite union leader said DHL is very profitable and can afford a pay increase.
- Jaguar Land Rover has not yet commented on the strike.
