Minister of Labour Marc Spautz has responded to the protest by Wolt delivery drivers, pledging that platform work will be regulated at national level as quickly as possible.
In an interview with RTL, Spautz made clear that he considers it unacceptable for business models in Luxembourg to be built on the fate of the most vulnerable members of society.
The minister stated that it is important for Luxembourg to implement the EU directive on platform work, adding that the delay is due to the poor state of social dialogue in recent months. However, with tripartite talks in early June having brought the social partners back around the same table, Spautz expressed optimism in a "relatively quick" implementation.
The Ministry of Labour has already drafted a working document on platform work, which Spautz believes could serve as a basis for discussions. The minister said that if stricter measures are necessary to avoid situations such as the one currently unfolding at Wolt, the government is willing to take them.
Last Friday, numerous delivery drivers took part in a spontaneous protest action denouncing working conditions at the delivery service. Spautz stated that he is open to a meeting with the drivers, the Luxembourg Employers' Association (UEL), and trade unions.
In response to the protest, Wolt has also expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue. The company stated that it is in direct contact with the affected drivers, claiming to have already invited them for talks. Wolt also stressed that it takes feedback from its drivers seriously and is committed to better understanding their concerns.
