[Blueskyplus]

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:

Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44465639

 

[ash0707]

Some light after long dark night

 

[London-born-and-bred]

Be very careful what you wish for as it might come true.

 

[Sowf off da river]

Be very careful what you wish for as it might come true.

I still haven't received my train set.

 

[London-born-and-bred]

I still haven't received my train set.

Such ingratitude, you get to go on the "special" bus twice weekly instead.

 

[L4AllH4None]

Let's hope we get some holiday pay and sick pay too

 

[Hogster]

Let's hope we get some holiday pay and sick pay too

Steady on fella, if they pay that you could have a day out at Ruislip Lido with the money lol

 

[Momo11]

The gig economy
Company exploiting ppll misery and getting filthy rich
I

 

[defector]

Babasanfur, one step closer to your Holiday and Sick pay claim?

 

[Sowf off da river]

Such ingratitude, you get to go on the "special" bus twice weekly instead.

Yes I used to drive a special bus for special people actually so I don't find that so funny.

 

[babasanfur]

Babasanfur, one step closer to your Holiday and Sick pay claim?

I wish I can see a successful claim
I couldn't even email uber outside the app

 

[London-born-and-bred]

Yes I used to drive a special bus for special people actually so I don't find that so funny.

I neither want nor have any sort of control over your thought processes, please take the full credit for them.

 

[The Ping!]

Be very careful what you wish for as it might come true.

Another chance for England's wish to come true in Russia

 

[Hogster]

I wish I can see a successful claim
I couldn't even email uber outside the app

You've got to go to Uber Tower with your charity collection bucket Babs

 

[Dov]

Another chance for England's wish to come true in Russia

The England football team visited an Orphanage in Russia today
"Its heartbreaking to see their little faces with no hope"
said Vladimir aged 6

 

[Volkswaber]

That's what happen when Russia meets England!!!

 

[FaaaUber]

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:

Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44465639

Bad news for Uber lovers. There is a God after all.

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:

Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44465639

Uber is definitely not worth 62 billions but they better pay my claim.

 

[uberx2]

Let's hope we get some holiday pay and sick pay too

Its great to bash Uber and Pimlico and the like and its great that some people might get something for nothing in the short term - a most pleasant surprise for you.

Looking at the bigger picture: Do you really think Uber etc are going to allow you to come and go as you please and still draw employment benefits?

Be careful with workers rights because its a 2 way street - the worker gets some benefits but the Company is going to want something in return - more commitment, less flexibility, not being able to log on the app if there is sufficient supply of drivers, lower rates etc. Anyone who thinks Uber (or anyone else) is going to guarantee you minimum wage and employment benefits for driving to and from work, declining jobs and canceling rides is in cloud cuckoo land.

Just my opinion but I think we're in danger of slipping into minimum wage servitude with this worker rights thing.

We will all be on minimum wage and not a penny more and they will exercise much more control and restrictions on what we can and cant do.

 

[Ruffius]

Its great to bash Uber and Pimlico and the like and its great that some people might get something for nothing in the short term - a most pleasant surprise for you.

Looking at the bigger picture: Do you really think Uber etc are going to allow you to come and go as you please and still draw employment benefits?

Be careful with workers rights because its a 2 way street - the worker gets some benefits but the Company is going to want something in return - more commitment, less flexibility, not being able to log on the app if there is sufficient supply of drivers, lower rates etc. Anyone who thinks Uber (or anyone else) is going to guarantee you minimum wage and employment benefits for driving to and from work, declining jobs and canceling rides is in cloud cuckoo land.

Just my opinion but I think we're in danger of slipping into minimum wage servitude with this worker rights thing.

We will all be on minimum wage and not a penny more and they will exercise much more control and restrictions on what we can and cant do.

Why on earth arse lick the company that has destroyed the minicab industry (with your help)
The partners are already slavishly working for buttons and working incredibly unsocial hours(flexibility) for flat ratte peanuts! And ridiculous amounts of hours too.
If someone wants a claim then good luck to them. You don't want a claim and want to work crazy hours for buttons then good luck to you.
Imagine Uber not allowing partners log on if there's sufficient supply to cover demand. What would it matter? You're self employed so can work anywhere and anytime you like. That's what Uber say so what's not to like? You're not employed so no worries.

 

[uberx2]

You're self employed so can work anywhere and anytime you like.

Indeed I am and I do a bit of Uber alongside working with other operators.

Like I say good luck to those who want to be Uber 'workers' or Uber employees but I dont want worker or employee status imposed on me. If I wanted to be employed I would go and get a job (probably not driving).

As for destroying the minicab industry with my help, I've been around a long time and there is a long history of drivers undercutting established market rates. Long before Uber came along. Take a look at some of the rates on Kabbeet. Then take off 12% commission for Kabbee and 20-25% for the operator and see what you're left with. There is a lot worse than Uber out there.