GMB and Deliveroo sign union deal

GMB Union and Deliveroo have signed a union recognition deal that will cover the company’s more than 90,000 self-employed riders.

The voluntary partnership agreement will see GMB have rights to collective bargaining on pay and consultation rights on benefits and other issues, including riders’ health, safety and wellbeing.

GMB will also be able to represent individual riders who are GMB members in disputes, giving them a stronger voice.

The agreement recognises that Deliveroo riders are self-employed, following a series of UK court judgements which have confirmed this status.

Mick Rix, GMB national officer, said: “Riders deserve respect for the work they do; and Deliveroo deserves praise for developing this innovative agreement with GMB – a blueprint for those working in the platform self-employed sector.

Will Shu, Deliveroo founder and CEO, said: “This voluntary partnership is based on a shared commitment between the GMB and Deliveroo to rider welfare and wellbeing. Together, we are focusing on what matters most to riders.”