Posted: 3rd November 2016
Uber claim: Summary
What did the employment tribunal decide?
The employment tribunal ruled on Friday 28 October 2016 that the 19 Uber drivers who brought a claim against Uber are workers and that Uber is wrong to label them as self-employed.
What are workers entitled to?
National minimum wage: All workers are entitled to…
Posted: 2nd November 2016
We have requested the following of London’s mayor.
Dear Mr Khan,
Following an earlier letter to you upon your accession recounting to my concerns in relation to TFL’s method of operation I am now writing again.
There is a large consensus from both Private Hire and Taxi that failures have occurred and that consultations and…
Posted: 31st October 2016
Many of you will have become aware of the ruling reached in the tribunal brought against Uber.
We would advise Private Hire Operators that this case was specific to Ubers mode of operation and its very specific operating system.
As an operator should you be offering a similar or identical system and contract this will…
Posted: 28th October 2016
Our next Branch Meeting will start at 18.45 1900 start at GMB Euston.
As usual a busy agenda including a ULEZ Update and our rescent Employment Tribunal Victory.
Posted: 28th October 2016
Today the 28th October 2016 our Employment Tribunal case which started in July ended today in Victory to the GMB and the winning of workers rights.
Uber Drivers will potentially gain National Mininum Wage,Holiday Pay and other rights.
This outcome will be a positive win for all deprived so called self employed workers involved in…
Posted: 17th October 2016
We have set down below the TFL Notice on English Language tests.
All drivers who have not applied for licences prior to the 14th of October will be expected to prove their proficiency.
Existing drivers will have to prove proficiency upon renewal.
We are seeking clarification how this will affect those who cannot locate exam…
Posted: 27th September 2016
I was a London Taxi Driver for 11 years and through my trade union activity I represented the trade on the London Taxi Board which brought together trade unions, fleet owners, cab manufacturers and radio circuits.
The knowledge about the industry of the people who sat on that board was astonishing and were they all…
Posted: 6th September 2016
We have produced a brief newsletter for Addison Lee Drivers.
A copy is in the pdf below.
Posted: 6th September 2016
Here is a copy of the Tower Bridge closure details from TFL.
There will be major disruption.
Posted: 24th August 2016
Following the termination of our members from Addison Lee we have now launched a claim.
A PDF of the claim is included here.
Speaking from the branches perspective Steve Garelick said this has occurred because Addison Lee and Carlyle group have steadfastly chosen to ignore GMB Professional Drivers Branch approaches on concerns of drivers.
This…