The associations will have a "legal mandate" to represent platform workers, says NTUC.
A food delivery rider seen in Singapore's central business district on Jan 14, 2022. SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress said on Thursday that it would form new platform work associations with a"legal mandate" to represent workers such as taxi drivers and food delivery riders.
Currently, the National Taxi Association , National Private Hire Vehicles Association , and National Delivery Champions Association represent platform workers' interests, but they do not have legal backing.The Bill proposes measures to support the housing and retirement adequacy of platform workers. If passed, it would make provisions for work injury compensation, and strengthen the responsibilities of platform operators and workers to prevent injuries.
“This means that we will be in a stronger position to speak up and negotiate better benefits and outcomes for them.” Under the Bill, Central Provident Fund contribution rates for platform workers and platform operators will gradually match those of salaried employees, said NTUC.
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