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RSS FeedsFuture of gig economy workers at stake in Foodora couriers´ unionization battle
(The Star Books)

 
 

11 september 2019 00:42:42

 
Future of gig economy workers at stake in Foodora couriers´ unionization battle
(The Star Books)
 


In a potentially precedent-setting battle for the future of gig economy workers, Foodora couriers hoping to become the first app-based workforce in the country to join a union have had their first hearing at Ontario’s Labour Relations Board.At issue is whether couriers are independent contractors with no right to unionize, as Foodora contends, or not. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says couriers for the food delivery company are dependent contractors who are economically reliant on the app, which under Ontario law gives them the ability to unionize. The hearing Tuesday follows a union certification vote at Foodora in August, whose results were sealed until outstanding legal issues at the board are dealt with.Lawyers representing Foodora told the board the company exerts “little to no control” over couriers’ work, making them independent contractors who cannot join a union.In addition to the degree of control Foodora has over workers, couriers’ level of economic dependence on Foodora will be a key debate in the proceedings — which could take months to unfold.The parties argued Tuesday over how to establish the degree of economic dependence: the union wants to draw on a pool of 10 representative witnesses, while Foodora proposed 250 couriers provide full documentation of their earnings and income sources.Board vice-chair Matthew Wilson described the company’s request as “unprecedented.” Ultimately, the parties agreed that the union would present its witnesses’ evidence first and Foodora would request more evidence if it believes it is necessary.Couriers for the company make a base rate of $4.50 per order, plus $1 for each kilometre from the restaurant to the drop-off point. As first reported by the Star, workers launched a union drive in May arguing that many of their hours on the road go uncompensated and their health and safety protections are weak.Ivan Ostos, who attended Tuesday’s h ...


 
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