Wincanton expects no impact from Argos/Stobart dispute
Transport and distribution service, Wincanton has said it does not anticipate its drivers being affected by the dispute between Argos and Eddie Stobart, as it handles much of the retailer’s outsourced work. Argos has proposed the transfer of almost 100 in-house drivers to Eddie Stobart, prompting concern among unions, who claim the haulage firm has a “poor record” with workers moving them under TUPE.

Wincanton has said it doesn’t expect to be affected by the dispute between union Unite and Argos over the proposed transfer of almost 100 drivers despite managing the majority of the retailer’s transport operation. Other than the 96 in-house drivers Argos intends to transfer to Eddie Stobart Logistics, the retailer’s driving work is all outsourced to […]