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EU members endorse diluted draft rules on rights for gig workers
Europe moved a step closer to giving so-called gig economy workers at online platforms such as Uber and Wolt greater social and labour rights on Monday, although companies said little would change under the watered-down rules.
Heatwave forces suspension of delivery services from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday
Due to the extremely high temperatures, all outdoor work, including delivery services, is prohibited on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ministry of Labor has also stated that electronic platforms, such as efood and Wolt, are not allowed to accept delivery orders during these hours.
Food couriers step up pressure on platforms
The Trade Union of Food Delivery Couriers staged a two-hour work stoppage on 12 May after delivery companies Wolt and Glovo refused to recognise the union as a social partner or enter talks on a collective bargaining agreement.
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Union intervenes as Wolt starts tagging couriers
Ljubljana – The Mladi Plus youth trade union, which has been pushing for improved working conditions at food delivery companies Wolt and Glovo, intervened in Ljubljana on Friday as Wolt started tagging its couriers to curb traffic violations. Opposition to the tagging was also announced by Labour Minister Luka Mesec.
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Spanish company Glovo to acquire Ehrana delivery platform
Ljubljana – Spanish start-up Glovo announced on Wednesday it would acquire one of the largest food delivery providers in Slovenia, Ehrana. The acquisition is expected to be formally completed in the next few months and the two companies are already planning their transition strategy. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
Wolt in supermarket deliveries
Wolt is following the example of other platforms to such as efood, BOX and Delivery.gr, and entering the growing supermarket delivery market.
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