Once such agreement was reached this week between the Teamsters Union in the US, and the Transport and General Workers Union (T&G) in the UK.

Leaders from the T&G and the Teamsters have been meeting in London in conjunction with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) international meeting on integrators. The two unions are expected to work more closely together in the future to keep abreast of developments in transport and logistics companies on both sides of the Atlantic.

Welcoming a new spirit of co-operation the T&G General Secretary Tony Woodley said the two unions co-operating together would benefit working people globally. "I want the T&G to play a very positive role with the Teamsters who have a fantastic history and reputation," he said in his opening address. "The T&G is committed to a fighting back culture to make a difference for people in the logistics industry as a whole. We can only benefit from the link with our American colleagues as we go forward in recruiting and organising drivers, warehouse staff and others throughout the supply chain."

James P. Hoffa, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said he was sure each side could learn from each other. "We are committed to the highest level of representation for our members and that means understanding the implications of global corporate behaviour," he said. "The T&G can be our eyes and ears in that battle just as we will be a source of experience and motivation for them."

Transport and General Workers Union (T&G)