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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler

Deliveroo accused of ‘cynical PR move’ with union deal for couriers

Deliveroo riders
Deliveroo riders stage a strike action over pay, rights and working conditions on the company’s stock market debut last year. Photograph: WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto/Rex

Deliveroo has been accused of “seeking endorsement for exploitative practices” after signing a deal with the GMB union that does not ensure its couriers will be paid the legal minimum wage throughout their whole working day.

The takeaway group has pledged to pay its 90,000 riders at least the minimum wage after costs but only while delivering an order, under the deal which recognises them as “self-employed”.

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