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Cleaners at Amazon warehouse sign landmark union recognition agreement
Amazon's Fulfilment Centre at Kingston Park in Peterborough

CLEANERS working at Amazon’s distribution warehouse in Peterborough have signed a landmark union recognition agreement with their employment agency.

Staff contracted to clean the online retail giant’s premises by  employment agency Mitie will now be formally represented by Unite.

The union said the deal was brokered following a series of negotiations between Mitie and  conciliation service Acas.

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