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A proposed 'Delivery Protection Act' in New York City is causing a dispute between Mayor Mamdani, the Teamsters union, Amazon, and the business community over the future of last-mile logistics and subcontracting delivery workers.
Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and covered by injury insurance while on the job, a move hailed as 'world-leading'.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now targeting Uber Eats and DoorDash over their tipping practices, following a ban on Motoclick, with a report showing the city's crackdown has already delivered $104 million in extra tips to delivery workers.
Delivery workers have reportedly found a sense of purpose amidst the CJP protest, with one worker stating, 'It felt right'.
Walmart delivery workers are experiencing delays and wasted time due to a revised feature in the Spark app, which is intended to help them find products in-store but is reportedly slowing down the fulfillment process.
As France experiences a severe heatwave, Uber Eats and Deliveroo announced mandatory breaks for food delivery cyclists, though compensation details were not specified.
Richard Liu, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, stated that artificial intelligence will eventually replace all 700,000 of the company's blue-collar delivery workers. He expressed a desire for these workers to be 'white-collarized' as AI technology advances.
Lithuania's Ministry of Social Security and Labor is proposing amendments to the Labor Code and other laws to transpose EU Platform Directive provisions into national law, primarily affecting ride-sharing and delivery workers.
Walmart has started asking some Spark delivery workers to deliver customers' restaurant orders. Scott Olson/Getty Images Walmart is getting into the restaurant delivery game. Some Spark delivery…
New dedicated housing facilities have been opened for delivery workers in Beijing's Chaoyang district.
Several NGOs have filed a human trafficking complaint in France against food delivery platforms Uber Eats and Deliveroo. The complaint alleges that the companies exploit delivery workers, likening their situation to 21st-century proletarians.
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu has stated his preference for receiving lengthy, 2,000-word emails from both customers and delivery workers, as he finds the detailed messages helpful in identifying and resolving issues.
A courier union leader in Ulsan was seriously injured after attempting self-immolation to protest large additional value-added tax payments demanded from delivery workers by tax authorities.
New "world-leading" rules in Australia will ensure delivery workers receive a minimum wage of $31 an hour, effective August 17, benefiting approximately 250,000 workers.
Mamdani is supporting a new bill aimed at improving working conditions for delivery workers in New York City, particularly those subcontracted by companies like Amazon.
Delivery workers in South Korea are voicing complaints about what they deem unreasonable visitor restrictions at some apartment complexes, such as requirements to remove helmets or provide personal information, sparking controversy and calls for legal safeguards.
Amidst an ongoing heatwave in Greece, unions are demanding automatic work suspension and a permanent framework of protection with binding measures for delivery workers, stating they are forced to work in 38-degree heat just as they would in 20 degrees.
A new EU directive, set to be implemented by December, will change how delivery workers are classified, a move that is expected to increase takeaway prices for customers.
Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou has urged delivery platform officials and unions to implement adjustments during heatwaves to protect workers, warning that the government will intervene if no solutions are found.
The head of JD.com has warned that robots will 'sooner or later' replace 700,000 delivery workers, highlighting the threat China's rapid adoption of technology poses to millions of gig-economy jobs. Policymakers are concerned about the potential impact on employment.
DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery workers are increasingly being asked by customers if they actually received their tips, with some customers preferring to give cash tips.
A conspiracy involving USPS delivery workers and a bank manager has been uncovered, with the individuals accused of collaborating to steal millions of dollars.
Glovo delivery workers in Spain have called for a strike this Friday to protest 750 announced layoffs and alleged labor abuses by the company.
New York City apartment building workers and owners have reached a tentative contract agreement, successfully averting a potential strike. The deal prevents a major disruption to residential services across the city.
Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers completed an overnight delivery shift and subsequently praised front-line workers in a companywide email, pledging continued investment in the company's logistics.
An illegal hostel offering capsule and bunk bed rentals, primarily to foreign food delivery workers, was discovered in the basement of a Warsaw apartment building, with residents describing the conditions as degrading.
Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and covered by injury insurance while on the job, a move hailed as 'world-leading'.
The Latvian State Security Service is assessing a video published on the 'X' platform by boxer Kristaps Zuss, which was created using artificial intelligence. The video reportedly shows violent scenes against third-country nationals, including crude and cruel treatment of food delivery workers.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has indicated he will persist in his initiatives to safeguard delivery workers employed by apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Delivery workers for e-food and Wolt in Greece's Attica region are staging a strike from 7 PM to midnight, demanding stable employment conditions.
Hong Kong is proposing new legislation to extend compensation for job-related injuries to its army of gig workers in food and goods delivery services, aiming to improve labor protection for those working for digital platforms.
Across Europe, companies are adjusting work practices due to heatwaves; for example, logistics giant DHL in Germany has equipped delivery workers with cooling towels and UV protection.
Malaysian Minister Hannah Yeoh has launched a dedicated rest and recreation spot for food and parcel delivery workers near Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, with plans to establish more such facilities.
Two food delivery workers in India experienced violent robberies overnight. In Jabalpur, a 20-year-old was stabbed and robbed of Rs 800, while in Bhopal, another delivery executive was assaulted and had his mobile phone stolen.
Food delivery workers in Dhaka face a challenging environment characterized by both the flexibility of their work and significant job uncertainty.
A legal complaint has been filed against meal delivery platforms Uber Eats and Deliveroo, accusing them of 'human trafficking' and highlighting a significant disconnect between the companies' strategies and the working conditions of their couriers.
New York City's inaugural rest area for delivery workers has not opened to the public, despite a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event ten days prior.
Coupang CEO Bom Kim (known as Rogers) expressed gratitude to the company's delivery workers after personally experiencing an overnight shift, highlighting the challenges of their work.
Police in Miyapur have arrested two food delivery workers in connection with a chain snatching incident.