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In a shocking turn of events, food delivery service Lieferando has announced the closure of its Brunswick site, leaving around 100 employees jobless. The decision, communicated to the workforce minutes before it was made public, has sparked criticism from the works council, who are calling on the NGG trade union to take action.
The works council, led by chairman Florian Rohwer and deputy Max von Minden, have expressed concerns about the potential worsening of working conditions at other Lieferando locations. They point to the structure of subcontracting in the industry, citing examples like Wolt and Uber Eats, where drivers are paid per delivery and often have to register as self-employed. This, they argue, could lead to a lack of collectively agreed shift plans, with providers distributing shifts arbitrarily or on a 'first come, first served' basis.
The works council also highlights the issues with black work and fake self-employment affecting social security funds, as well as concerns about underpayment of the minimum wage. They describe a potential absence of works councils to set or monitor work safety standards, raising concerns about potential risks to work safety if couriers are paid per order and have to rush.
The Brunswick site, once closed, will no longer exist. However, Lieferando has established itself in the city and has a wide range of food offerings with delivery service in cities and rural regions. The company is planning to close a total of 34 sites, including Brunswick, Hannover, and Göttingen, and significantly reduce operations at other sites, with the exact locations yet to be known.
The lack of advance notice about the decision to close the Brunswick site has been criticised by the works council, who fear that permanently employed status could be abolished, with reports suggesting this in other cities. The potential impact of these job cuts on the local food delivery industry landscape, as well as any reactions from employee representatives or unions, are yet to be seen.
For those affected, this closure marks the end of an era, as they face an uncertain future. The works council is urging the NGG trade union to take action and ensure that the rights of the affected employees are protected. As the situation unfolds, it is crucial to monitor developments and seek updates from reliable sources such as German business news websites, local Brunswick media, or official statements from Lieferando or worker unions.
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