Deliveroo riders elect safety reps in industry 'milestone'
Deliveroo riders have elected their first worker safety representatives, in a milestone for the gig economy at a time when rider deaths have attracted concern.
Riders at food delivery company Deliveroo elected seven health and safety representativesfrom their Sydney ranks shortly before Christmas, with powers to issue emergency stop work directions, improvement notices over breaches and seek consultation on safety matters.
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