A landmark deal is now in front of the Fair Work Commission to secure better pay standards for gig workers
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has reached an agreement with Uber and Doordash to provide minimum wage for food delivery drivers, subject to approval from the Fair Work Commission.
Uber Eats previously reported it pays its workers $26 an hour. However, surveys from the TWU claim it is around $18 an hour, and even as low as $12 an hour, far less than the national minimum wage of $24.95 an hour.
As part of the Closing Loopholes legislation, the Minimum Standards Order (MSO) will grant gig workers better protections, no longer relying on tips to support themselves, including:
“Gig workers have campaigned for years for a better industry and for the first time in the world, there could soon be a minimum floor that represents a life-changing increase to their pay,” said TWU national secretary, Michael Kaine.
“After constructive discussions with Uber Eats and DoorDash, this is a significant step towards a fairer gig economy.”
Representatives from Doordash and Uber Eats said the reforms were “sensible and modern” and are vital to protecting vulnerable workers who can often fall through the cracks.
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