Platform work: trade unions win for millions of workers

Commenting on the vote, Ludovic Voet, Confederal Secretary of the ETUC, said: “Today’s decision means that millions of people working through digital platforms will no longer be cheated out of the minimum wages, sick pay, holiday pay and social security.” He added: “Joining forces at European level was crucial to secure this legislation, which is the first of its kind globally. The strong commitment of workers’ allies in the European Parliament and Council got this over the line.”

UNI Europa Regional Secretary Oliver Roethig said: “This is a milestone for the rights of millions of platform workers across the EU and towards a more Social Europe. Now, member states must ensure that digital labour platforms don’t avoid their responsibilities as employers any longer and engage in social dialogue and collective bargaining.”