Source: European Parliament
22.11.2024
Question for written answer E-002631/2024/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Galato Alexandraki (ECR), Emmanouil Fragkos (ECR)
Self-employed delivery workers in Greece are facing a decline in working conditions, due to sky-rocketing costs and the longer working hours required to make ends meet. During a recent 24-hour period of industrial action, unions highlighted that platforms were charging more for their products on strike days, without improving pay or providing the necessary labour protection. The lack of fairer taxation, free provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), professional licences and better paid contracts remains a serious problem for the sector. At the same time, pressure on delivery workers leads to a toxic working environment and incidences of violence. Furthermore, delivery workers complain that the lack of regulation fosters instability and exploitation by platforms, which force workers to endure conditions that put their health and safety at risk.
In view of the above, can the Commission answer the following:
- 1.What measures could it take to ensure fair taxation and working conditions for self-employed delivery workers, especially with regard to PPE and the recognition of their professional expenses?
- 2.What actions could it take to help prevent delivery workers from experiencing pressure and violence, protecting both social peace and workers in this sector?
Submitted: 22.11.2024