Deliveroo’s GMB agreement dubbed ‘cynical backroom deal’ by gig economy union As part of the agreement, Deliveroo will recognise GMB as sole trade union for its riders. Evening Standard · May 12, 2022
‘The threat of abuse and violence is still a daily part of the job’: the bereaved women fighting to protect gig economy drivers In 2021, the Bolt driver Gabriel Bringye was killed by a group of teenagers. Now his fiancee and sister are battling to ensure it never happens again The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022
Glasgow foster carer may have to raid pension after allowance rise snub Carers of children aged 10 or below are getting a rise in their allowance, after a 10-year freeze, but those looking after older children have not been given an increase. Glasgow Live · Apr 14, 2022
Exploiters such as P&O watch out – there’s a new wave of trade unionists coming for you Trade unions are shackled by restrictive laws, but they can still challenge militant capitalism, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022
'12 hour days on poverty pay' - Just Eat couriers to demonstrate outside of Greggs HQ in Newcastle as they strike over pay cuts Just Eat couriers have previously targeted McDonald’s and KFC in what has become the longest gig-economy strike in history Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2022
'Isolated' Glasgow foster carer welcomes allowance rise but 'some way to go' Foster carers are expected to get a 10% child allowance rise after a 10-year freeze, but one carer has highlighted the financial pressures of the role. Glasgow Live · Feb 22, 2022
Fury as courier firm forces Covid heroes to strike over low wages and high costs Khalil Lange, 31, who has been a driver for delivery company Stuart for three years said he used to enjoy the work and made reasonable money, but that has steadily changed Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022