In the “Uber style” case, the UK’s general trade union is dealing with the so-called self-employment and gig economy exploitation by the logistics company used by Amazon—-UK Express. The union claims that the UK Express drivers shall be classed as workers rather than self-employed, and enjoy the basic worker’s rights. Since the turn of the century, the self-employed labor force has increased by about 50%, while the incomes of the self-employed have been down by about £60 a week.

Ludkin claimed that the drivers for Amazon’s delivery shall be classed as workers just like Uber drivers based on the law. Nigel added that we believe UK Express drivers shall not labeled as the self-employed, and are entitled to the basic worker’s right including paid holiday and the national minimum wage. Amazon pays UK Express to deliver parcels for it. Amazon should ask its contractors to provide legal entitlements to their workers, including paid holiday and the national minimum wage.

The reasons for GMB’s claims:

A.Amazon has a control over drivers regarding routes;

B.Amazon imposes a fine for poor performance;

C.Amazon asks drivers to pay for the van employed by the company;

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