The United Private Hire Drivers Branch (UPHD) of the @IWGBUnion, fighting for better pay, rights and conditions.
Feb 19, 2021 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Today after many months’ delay, the Supreme Court has finally handed down its decision: Uber drivers are workers.
This decision is very significant news for all private hire drivers in the UK.
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What does this decision mean?
As a worker you have certain legal protections and benefits, such as the right to paid holiday and the right to receive the National Minimum Wage. You also have a right to union representation in disciplinary matters & to collective bargaining.
Feb 18, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
We are devastated to hear about the murder of Gabriel last night, a private hire driver working in London. We send our deepest condolences to his family and our prayers are with them. mylondon.news/news/north-lon…
There is a support fund for his family here. Please give what you can: gofundme.com/f/help-take-ga…...