Landmark gig worker protection agreement struck between Uber and Transport Workers' Union

Gig economy workers could be given fairer wages and guaranteed protections under a landmark agreement struck between Uber and the Transport Workers' Union (TWU).

The in-principle agreement signed yesterday supports the introduction of a minimum earnings "safety net", a mechanism to resolve disputes and the creation of a collective body to represent rideshare and delivery drivers.

Uber Australia managing director Dom Taylor said the agreement balanced the flexibility of gig work with greater protections for drivers.

"What we are trying to do is improve the quality of independent work for rideshare drivers and online food delivery drivers," he said.

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