An attempt by Deliveroo to deflect criticism of its treatment of delivery riders by signing an agreement with the GMB union appears in danger of backfiring.
The food delivery group has been accused by another union of using the GMB deal, which was confirmed yesterday, to endorse its “exploitative business practices”, including paying riders less than the minimum wage.
The IWGB union, which represents couriers, said it was a cynical ploy to undermine the appeal it is bringing to the Supreme Court in a case it is fighting for statutory collective bargaining on behalf of Deliveroo contractors.
Under the voluntary partnership agreement, the GMB will have collective bargaining rights on pay as well as consultation rights on areas including riders’ health, safety and wellbeing.
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