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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“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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TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 16 November 2018
A major blow has been dealt to the on-demand economy as the Fair Work Commission has ruled a sacked Foodora rider was unfairly dismissed.
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SMH, By Michael Kaine, 12 November 2018
Australia has always been a trailblazer on workers’ rights and last week another significant leap forward was achieved. Food delivery platform Foodora admitted through its administrators that its delivery riders are employees not contractors and accepted the claims against it, amounting to more than $8 million in unpaid wages, superannuation and taxes.
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TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 8 November 2018
A world first has been achieved in Australia today as administrators for food delivery company Foodora acknowledged the company owes over $8 million in wages, superannuation and taxes after years of misclassifying its delivery riders. But parent company, German-based Delivery Hero, will pay just $3 million to cover its debts, despite forecasting revenues of $1.2 billion just yesterday.
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TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 11 October 2018
A landmark case involving the sacking of a food delivery rider will be held at the Fair Work Commission in Sydney today.
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