ADCU plans another strike against Uber after the ride-hailing company's controversial documents were leaked, revealing how it breaks laws.
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In this photo illustration a close-up of an Uber app is seen on an iPhone on February 19, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. Uber drivers in the UK have won a six-year battle to be recognised as workers by the taxi firm and not self-employed.
Because of this, the App Drivers and Couriers Union, a trade union for gig-economy workers, is asking users to join their planned strike against the American mobility service provider.
This is not the first time that ADCU organized a strike. On June 22, Computer Weekley reported that the worker union also planned another massive walkout.
The agency said that the recent strike happened due to several company issues, such as lack of algorithmic transparency, inability to comply with Supreme Court ruling, etc.
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According to The Guardian's latest report, the trade union announced the schedule of the upcoming strike, which is set for Wednesday, July 20.
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In this photo illustration, the Uber app is seen on an iPhone 13 Pro in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2022. - A leaked cache of confidential files from ride-sharing app Uber illustrates ethically dubious and potentially illegal tactics.
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ADCU also asked Uber users to avoid using the app during the strike, saying that they should join their demonstration at the ride-hailing company's headquarters in London.
The trade union said they are conducting the strike because they want workers to have increased salaries and better working conditions.
One of the issues that ADCU wants to address is the recorded working hours of Uber drivers, as the union claims that the mobility service provider doesn't include waiting time; ADCU explained that around 40% of the daily working hours of Uber drivers are consumed by waiting times.
Uber's Controversial Files
Previously various sources claimed that some of the company's files were leaked. After seeing the documents, they said that these show how the mobile service provider broke laws, silently lobbied governments, and even duped police authorities.
Despite the leaked documents, Uber still defends itself, saying that drivers in the U.K. are getting higher salaries compared to pre-pandemic times.
"With demand up following the pandemic, Uber drivers are earning more than ever - in the first quarter of 2022, they earned on average £29.72 an hour, including holiday pay, when actively engaged on the app," said the company.
As of writing, ADCU and Uber are still not on good terms, with the upcoming strike to happen as scheduled.
On the other hand, Uber's shared-ride service expansion is expected to cover nine U.S. cities.
Meanwhile, around 15,000 Uber drivers decided to rent Tesla vehicles via Hertz.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
