Organized delivery riders discuss with Cebu City officials the adoption of their local rights charter.
The first few months of 2023 also saw a significant increase in road accidents, including those involving motorcycle drivers. Between January 1 and March 31, the Cebu City Transport Office recorded a tally of 2,132 vehicular accidents.at the start of the year.
Because of his circumstances, Limasac joined the Riders Summit held at the Cebu City Hall on Tuesday, July 4, to pursue calls for better rights and welfare for all his fellow food delivery riders in the city and across the nation.Riders gathered as the National Union of Food Delivery Riders unveiled the “Rider’s Charter of Rights,” a comprehensive document that will serve as the foundation for the development of policies and campaigns aimed at uplifting local rider communities.
The right to be free from any form of discrimination, violence, sexual harassment, and abuse, with a focus on banning discriminatory practices and ensuring safe work environments. The right to collective bargaining, where companies and employers engage in negotiations with unions/associations, with government supervision to ensure fair collective bargaining.
“The 10 rights will be the basic or fundamental rights of all delivery riders regardless of whether they are freelancers or employees,” Labudahon said. “We have an upcoming ordinance in the city council right now that intends to put violations that have exceeded the prescribed period [for legal action] under amnesty… delivery riders must no longer be allowed to pay in these cases,” Gealon said in Cebuano.
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