The Transport Workers Union is demanding stronger protections for Australia's gig economy after Uber announced it will classify tens of thousands of UK drivers as"workers".
Union secretary Michael Kaine said Australia needed to enforce better regulation of the gig economy. Mr Kaine said Australia should not allow the rideshare company to dictate the rights of drivers.Britain's Supreme Court delivers Uber drivers 'a historic win', ruling they're entitled to workers rights
Uber Australia said it’s important to note that the UK’s legal classification system is different to the Australian system. “In Australia we want to work with government, industry and workers on reforms that provide stronger benefits and protections for independent contractors in the gig economy.”
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