In Hérault, Uberized delivery men are fighting back

LThe price of the ride has continued to plummet since last year on all platforms, which makes it impossible to earn a decent income despite very long days. », denounces Jason Legrux,
founder of the Mouvement des couriersengages association, created in June 2023. The mobilizations organized at the time led, he is convinced, to the deactivation of his account on Uber Eats. Having remained in contact with his former colleagues, whose working conditions have further deteriorated, he assures, Jason Legrux decided to relaunch the movement. « Our demand to establish a minimum income of 11 euros the hour remained a dead letter. So we are going to put this claim back on the table. »

To this continued decline in remuneration despite long days and journeys in all weathers, we add “ lack of social rights » : « We are calling for better care in the event of an accident. Most of the time, the platform is not responsible so the insurance does not work. So you don't get paid if you have an accident. Same if you are sick »details the representative of the Movement of hired couriers. « We ask that our professional activity be recognized », he summarizes.

Unfortunately, it remains very complicated for Uberized delivery drivers to go on strike. “ In Béziers, many fear having their accounts deactivated as a retaliatory measure if they participate in a mobilization. Platforms use this threat to discourage any collective action »assure Jason Legrux. « In Montpellier, on the other hand, they told me that they were motivated and determined to defend their rights. It will go from there. ». The Committed Couriers Movement therefore launched a « call for an unlimited strike of Hérault delivery drivers » starting November 25, with the hope that it will extend to other departments and regions. « I contacted all the union representatives to invite the delivery workers in their cities to follow. » A pot* which will serve as a strike fund has also been launched on Leetchi.

* Taper « strike funds
independent delivery people »
on leetchi.com