B.C. Uber drivers say they were fired for refusing unsafe work, file labour complaint
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Three Uber drivers who were fired after alleged conflicts with passengers refusing to follow COVID-19 safety rules have filed a complaint against the tech giant through B.C.'s Labour Relations Board.
The drivers claim they were unfairly fired after refusing unsafe work. The complaint was filed on their behalf by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 1518.
Union president Kim Novak said all drivers were highly rated on the app, but were unfairly fired after a small number of bad reviews from disgruntled riders who were refused service for violating Uber's COVID-19 safety measures.
"These drivers are following the rules, but they're ultimately being punished for it," said Novak.
In one case, a passenger lashed out at a driver who asked them to put on a mask, according to the union. The union says the passenger threatened the driver, who was forced to call the police to remove them from his car.
In another case, a driver refused to take four passengers in his car in accordance with Uber's COVID-19 safety rules. The driver believes the passenger retaliated against him by leaving a bad review and rating.
Novak said all three drivers routinely face angry and intoxicated passengers who threaten bad reviews when told to tone down their behaviours.
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