Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Summary
Delivery riders in several Italian cities are going on strike to demand better working conditions during a heatwave. Local authorities have set rules to limit work during the hottest hours, but riders want protections that do not reduce their pay.Key Facts
- Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna, and Florence plan strikes or app shutdowns due to extreme heat.
- Milan limits deliveries from 12:30 pm to 4 pm until late September for workers’ safety.
- Riders want measures that protect both their health and wages.
- Heatwaves are affecting workers across Europe, with an estimated 130 million at risk of heat stress annually.
- Southern Spain’s Glovo riders criticized insufficient protections during temperatures near 45°C.
- Italy bans outdoor construction and farm work during the hottest hours in some regions.
- Unions will meet Italy’s labor ministry on Thursday to discuss worker protections and social safety nets.
- Some companies like JustEat are in talks with unions and state their riders are not striking.
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