Impromptu protest inside the European Parliament demanding that the EU doesn't let Uber make the law.
Comes 6 days after the Platform Work Directive was blocked by 4 member-states.
#PlatformWork#StopUberisation
โHow is it possible, for a small delivery fee, to now receive, if you wish, anything from a coffee and breakfast to a large order of groceries in less than an hour? The answer is that the rider is paying for it.โ https://t.co/FLGXXm96Kl
๐ In the heart of the new industrial revolution, workers stand tall against algorithms, reminding the world: without us, you're just an app. ๐ชโ
8/ ๐๏ธ Nesrine Malik's piece is a stark reminder of the human cost of convenience in the delivery app economy. It's time for consumers, companies, and legislators to reckon with the realities of gig work and push for meaningful change. #ChangeTheSystem
3/ ๐ต Beyond pay, delivery riders deal with theft, lack of sick pay, and the physical toll of the job. The gig economy's promise of being your own boss rings hollow when weighed against the absence of basic employment benefits. #GigEconomyProblems
7/ ๐ฃ๏ธ "Without us, their businesses are not sustainable," says Cioffi, pointing to the essential role of riders in the delivery ecosystem. Each strike and story shared by workers like him makes it harder to ignore the exploitation embedded in this business model. #Solidarity
2/ ๐ท Riders face reduced fees and eliminated peak hour boosts, pushing some to work 10-11 hours for just over ยฃ100. The strike was a move to highlight the diminishing returns of their labor in an increasingly exploitative system. #FairPay#StrikeAction
1/ ๐ดโโ๏ธThe recent Valentineโs Day strike highlighted the harsh realities of our work, as riders came together to protest against unfair pay and working conditions. https://t.co/eX82skKXtZ
@deliveryjobuk Around the web:
- @Ben_Wray1989 reviews @LeilaChaibi's book 'Pirate MEP' https://t.co/bxgmA8Sa9Q
- Uber CEO admits algorithmic wage discrimination, in @Novaramedia https://t.co/OVtqltQe56
- @ParisMarx deep dive into the high cost of Uber's small profit https://t.co/YBYWHXDiJq
Coverage from the courier strike on Wednesday.
Organised by a group of Brazilian riders in London, it soon spread like wildfire to become the biggest strike the UK has seen.
The IWGB was built on this kind of grassroots action - we know from experience it's what gets results
Thank you to @ivanabacik for spotlighting the plight of delivery workers in Dublin and Cork. It's disheartening to see the lack of widespread support behind her as she addresses the exploitation faced by those braving the streets. https://t.co/jqtecKCUGM
@Bos077 We have a WhatsApp group that includes thousands of workers, but regrettably, we cannot make it public. Doing so would expose it to potential misuse by far-right groups, risking an inundation of unwelcome content.
๐Breaking News: Our strike squad is growing faster than weeds in a garden! ๐ฅ More cities are joining our movement, and we're already prepping for the next strike like it's the next big thing! Stay tuned for more action and solidarity! ๐ช๐ #StrikeSquad#GearingUpForJustice ๐ฎ
Ever wondered how much the big bosses in the gig economy are making while their workers struggle to make ends meet? Let's take a ride into the world of Deliveroo's CEO pay rises, as reported by @guardian.https://t.co/X0mJMH92py
9/10 ๐ฃ๐ Share this thread, spark conversations, and join the movement for a fairer, more just world. Together, we can rewrite the narrative of the gig economy and create a future where every worker is valued, respected, and empowered.