Rider strike in Milan and Bologna: the demand for greater safety against the heat
Riders working for major food delivery platforms, such as Glovo, Deliveroo, and Just Eat, have called a strike in the cities of Milan and Bologna. The protest stems from the need to protect workers' health during days characterized by extreme temperatures.
The unions representing the workers are asking companies to ban deliveries during the hottest hours of the day. This measure is considered essential to avoid risks related to heatstroke and physical stress, which become particularly dangerous during the summer months in Italy.
In addition to safety, the central demand concerns remuneration. The riders are asking that the suspension of activities during peak hours does not result in any reduction in wages. The goal is to ensure that health protection does not translate into an economic loss for those who perform this job.
The issue once again raises the debate on working conditions in the food delivery sector in Italy. While platforms seek to maintain service efficiency, workers continue to demand stronger contractual protections and a safer working environment.
The situation remains in flux, with unions ready to continue the mobilization if concrete responses are not received from the companies. The dialogue between the parties will be decisive in defining new rules that can reconcile market needs with the physical well-being of the riders.