Uber agrees union recognition deal with GMB
by Sarah Butler from Technology | The Guardian on (#5JARW)
Agreement allows union access to drivers hubs for help and support but deal does not include riders with Uber Eats service
Uber is to recognise the GMB trade union in the UK for its private hire drivers, marking the first deal between a union and a gig economy ride-hailing service.
Under the recognition deal, the GMB will have access to drivers' meeting hubs to help and support them. It will also be able to represent drivers if they lose access to the Uber app, and it will meet quarterly with management to discuss driver issues and concerns.
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