Uber files highlights the importance of protecting workers from unethical platform companies
ETF is very concerned about Uber’s illegal and unethical practices, as revealed by the Guardian via the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). It is outrageous to have undeniable proof of a company’s executives acknowledging their law-breaking explicitly in internal communications. Uber’s behaviour has a direct negative effect on the health and safety, and working conditions of drivers.
On-Demand Transport: Curse or Blessing?
Dirk Schlömer, Urban Public Transport Committee Chair shares ETF’s views on on-demand transport.
Dutch union FNV’s win against Uber yet another sign that EU law must confirm platform workers are employees
The European Commission must take Dutch trade union FNV’s recent win against Uber as a hint and make it clear in the upcoming EU law on platform work that platform workers are employees.
Why opening Slovenia’s doors to ride-hailing apps will only worsen working conditions
Despite unions’ warnings against further deterioration of already substandard working conditions in on-demand passenger transport, the Slovenian government stays intent on opening its doors to ride-hailing apps under the pretence of “modernisation”. But the ETF and Slovenian union, SDPZ know better.