A historical decision of the Court of Milan impose a Glovin the start of a union negotiation For face the risks related to the work of riders during heat waves. The company will have to provide not only waterfall And mineral saltsbut also sun cream And protective clothing. It is the First sentence in Italy which explicitly recognizes the need to protect those who work outdoors under extreme temperatures.
The cause was started by Riccardo Vittorio Marotta, representative of workers for the security of Filcams CGIL, and has as its objective to include personal factors such as in the risk protocols such as age, type, pregnancy, geographic origin And type of contract. The sentence underlines the urgency of measuresconsidering the ongoing climate change.
The hot bonus and criticism
At the center of the controversy also the so -called “Hot bonus” of Glovo: few more cents for each delivery carried out in the most torrid hours. An incentive that has aroused more indignation than enthusiasm, being perceived by many as a sop Inadequate in the face of real health dangers before being suspended precisely for the many criticisms.
Lazio suspends deliveries in the critical hours
In the meantime the Lazio region Piedmont follows by entering into force anorder That prohibits deliveries during the warmer hoursfrom 12.30 to 16.00. The measurement will remain valid until September 15th and concerns everyone Logistics and home delivery workers. The CGIL also asked for more severe checks and economic support for autonomous riders, excluded from the layoffs.
The rider’s voice contrary to the stop
However, not everyone approves these restrictions. Some riders complain about a drastic drop in revenue Supporting how the two -month turnover is so halved and that no one forces them to carry out deliveries during the hot peaks. They are simply the ones who give their availability to earn.
A proposal for the future
From the political world comes the idea of a experimental fund from 10 million eurosproposed by the deputy Chiara Gribaudo. The goal is to guarantee a income support for riders unable to work because of the climate. A step towards a fairer and resilient system to the changes of our time.
