Amazon China gains freight forwarding license
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The so-called “gig” economy has again come under attack with the GMB Union initiating legal proceedings against haulier UK Express.

It says the action is on behalf of UK Express drivers delivering Amazon consignments, and follows GMB’s recent win against Uber, which resulted in drivers winning basic workers’ rights, including holiday pay, rest breaks and a guaranteed minimum wage.

The union, which has also lodged a case against DX Group, claims Birmingham-headquartered UK Express’s drivers fall into the same category as Uber’s and ...

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