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Transport and food workers are under pressure – but are pushing back
Brexit, automation and digitalisation are intensifying uncertainty among workers, writes DIANA HOLLAND

MENTAL health and stress in the transport and food workplace are right at the top of our agenda. 

Pressure to win contracts through undercutting in the relentless “race to the bottom” translates into intense pressure on transport and food workers throughout the supply chain. 

This means hard-fought-for working conditions, stability and security are constantly threatened and eroded, with pressure on pay, pressure on pensions, pressure on working time, on safety, training and equality. 

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