Protest staged outside Wendy’s due to courier driver policies

Delivery riders and drivers staged a protest on 3rd April outside the Derby branch of Wendy’s, according to GMB.

The protest came after the fast-food chain allegedly refused to install adequate shelter for delivery drivers or riders, as is industry standard at fast food restaurants.

Delivery workers and couriers have also been refused entry to the restaurant as they await orders.

Claude Bahati, delivery drivers and couriers representative at GMB, said: “Delivery is central to the business model of thousands of restaurants, including Wendy’s.

“Our members are waiting in the cold and rain on a regular basis as they await customers orders.

“This kind of ‘get out and keep out’ policy is bad for delivery workers and bad for customers.

“Wendy’s are refusing to do what every other major fast-food chain does; provide adequate shelter, or let our members wait inside for their orders.

“Our members demand respect and we urge Wendy’s management to urgently bring a solution to the table”.

Workplace Journal has reached out to Wendy’s for a statement.