Uber (NYSE: Uber) confirmed on Thursday that it will officially recognize the union for a groundbreaking deal that could benefit gig economy employees.
The GMB Union is empowered to represent UK drivers in discussions on many issues, including revenue and welfare.
Mick Rix, a national officer at GMB, commented on the ruling.
Rix said it could be “the first step towards a fairer working life for millions of people.”
“When high-tech private employment companies and unions work together like this, everyone will benefit and bring dignified, safe employment back into the world of work.
“We are now calling on all other operators to follow the lawsuit.”
The contract arrived three months after a Supreme Court decision stated that Uber should not be allowed to classify its drivers as an independent contractor.
Uber then confirmed in March that it would consider British drivers as “workers.” This will qualify them with minimum wage, pension scheme registration and holiday salaries.
GMB and Uber meet once every three months to talk about driver-related issues.
Jamie Heywood, Uber’s regional general manager in Northern and Eastern Europe, has acknowledged the company’s increased dependence on unions.
“Uber and GMB may not look like obvious allies, but we have always agreed that drivers must come first. Today, we improve workers’ protection We are making this important deal to do so,” Haywood said.
“This historic agreement means that Uber is the first in the industry to ensure that its drivers have full union representatives.”
Earlier this month, the UK electric car manufacturer, which recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, formed a partnership with Uber to develop an electric taxi.
The agreement includes Uber drivers that enter into the design of cars that are scheduled to move into production next year.
This is part of a broader plan to move 45,000 London-based London-based drivers to electric vehicles by 2025, with the rest of the UK drivers going the same thing by 2030. I’ll do it.
