Food delivery riders are coming together and taking a stand against unfair pay and unsafe conditions.
ON-DEMAND ECONOMY: THE NEED FOR CHANGE
The takeaway food industry is predicted to reach $3.5billion in the next five years. Yet delivery riders are struggling on low wages, no superannuation, no sick pay, no annual leave, no insurance and no right to challenge being sacked. As this industry booms, riders working for Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Foodora must be treated fairly with safety as a priority.
Delivery riders and the TWU are fighting for rights in the on-demand economy. Whether a delivery rider or not, you can join our campaign:
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Riders, take our survey to share your experience:
Sign the petition to show your support:
Like our page on Facebook for updates on the campaign:
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“My mum was so worried about my safety she bought me ambulance cover for Christmas. I couldn't afford my own,” says Alison, former Deliveroo rider.
The on-demand economy is sold as an innovative, flexible work practice, but in fact its work practices date back to a by-gone era. Workers in Australia have for centuries fought hard to win rights and protections which are now being eroded by multinational companies gaming the system. Join our campaign today to ensure on-demand workers are treated fairly.
Confused about your rights as a food delivery rider? Download an FAQ in your chosen language on the right-hand side 'Downloadable Resources' box.
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SMH, by Anna Patty, 22 February 2018
Uber-style contract work is a bigger threat to future jobs in the $80 billion transport industry than automation, a new report has warned.
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ABC News, by Stephen Smiley, 31 January 2018
More than three-quarters of Australia's growing army of bicycle fast food couriers are earning less than the minimum wage, the first study of the sector has found.
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The Transport Workers Union has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the working conditions of on-demand delivery riders. A survey of food delivery drivers in Melbourne and Sydney has found 75 per cent of employees were paid less than the minimum wage.
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Huffington Post, by Josh Butler, 1 Feb 2018
Food delivery giants like UberEATS and Deliveroo are under pressure to provide better pay and working conditions for their bicycle couriers, as Australian trade unions begin a push for stronger protections in the burgeoning “gig economy.”
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TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 31 January 2018
The Transport Workers’ Union is calling for urgent regulation of the on-demand economy after a survey showed three out of every four food delivery riders are paid below the minimum award wage.
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