IGD Continues to Be the Voice of Drivers in the US: Organizing a Protest on May 1st!

Reyhan Tanguz, U.S. Post New York representative Özlem Özgüt Yörekli briefed her on the IDG (Independent Driver’s Guild) structure, established to protect the rights of drivers working for apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Grubhub, its principles of operation, goals, and a protest scheduled for May 1st Workers’ Day.

The IDG, according to Reyhan Tanguz, was founded to advocate for drivers’ rights, improve working conditions, and amplify their voices. Currently boasting 6,000 members, the IDG aims to encompass more drivers and become a strong representative for fair working conditions for drivers.

For the Protection of Drivers’ Rights

Following an investigation into Uber’s operations, the IDG was established. Drivers felt that commissions exceeding the legally mandated 40 percent were being imposed, and that the income they earned while using their own vehicles was unfair. This led to a rapid acceleration of its activities.

With the increase in immigration, firms have seen a critical decrease in the wages they pay to drivers. Coupled with a rapid increase in the number of drivers, this process has negatively impacted their earnings, leading to a market imbalance.

The high increase in the number of drivers alongside the stagnation of business on special days, with the rise in immigration, also negatively impacted drivers’ incomes.

The founding purpose and mission of the IDG is to find solutions to these negative issues, protect drivers’ rights, and amplify their voices. Currently boasting 6,000 members, the structure aims to become a union by incorporating more drivers. The IDG’s most important goal is to obtain a seat in the legislature alongside its increasing number of members.

Providing Unlimited Support to Drivers

The New York-based structure is currently active in regions such as New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Rhode Island and Philadelphia, offering various forms of support to drivers.

The support offered by the IDG includes free legal consultation, training programs and discounts. Furthermore, the advantages and rights provided to its members play a significant role in ensuring drivers have a better working environment.

In addition to protecting drivers’ rights, the IDG also provides support in technical and health matters. The structure also serves families alongside drivers, enabling them to benefit from various discounts.

The IDG facilitates doctor consultations to meet the health needs of drivers and their families. Through telemedicine, drivers and their families can video conference with doctors to solve health problems. Furthermore, the structure enables drivers to benefit from dental health services at discounted rates and provides support for other health needs.

IDG provides technical support to drivers in technical matters, enabling them to obtain discounted technical supplies needed for their vehicles. Furthermore, by securing discounts and agreements with institutions, it helps reduce drivers’ costs. Notably, the organization has taken significant steps regarding security cameras attached to vehicles, supporting their mandatory status for drivers’ safety.

IDG officials hold regular meetings each month to address the issues faced by drivers.

IDG Takes on DoorDash, Uber and Grubhub Giants!

IDG officials hold regular, private meetings with DoorDash, Uber and Grubhub representatives each month to address the issues faced by drivers. Aiming for unionization and a seat in parliament, IDG, bolstered by increasing membership numbers, has taken a significant step towards this goal.

Evidence-Based Struggle!

IDG continues to take determined steps to protect drivers’ rights and ensure fair working conditions.

IDG is actively working to resolve the issues faced by drivers. Specifically, it takes an active role in documenting and finding solutions to any problems drivers encounter. In this context, detailed recording of all events and gathering of evidence creates a strong foundation to protect drivers’ rights.

IDG officials are working intensively to resolve all the issues faced by drivers. To gather evidence regarding any issue faced by drivers, they record all documents. This allows them to create a strong proof to protect drivers’ rights and use it in courts when necessary.

IDG officials emphasize the need to be cautious regarding the measures taken by platforms like Uber against drivers. When communicating with these platforms, it is important for drivers not to respond and to keep communication to a minimum, as they may take stricter measures against drivers once a response is received.

Meanwhile, IDG organizes certification programs within its structure, providing training to drivers. These programs are seen as an important tool to provide a better working environment and to defend drivers’ rights. Certificates help drivers become more aware and protect their rights.

Free Legal Counseling and Mental Support Programs!

IDG officials state that drivers are unjustly wronged in cases such as account closures and that they are doing everything possible to defend drivers’ rights. They emphasize that if drivers become members of the organization before accounts are closed, they can receive free legal counseling services from the organization’s lawyers and receive support.

Furthermore, IDG is providing mental health programs and social events for drivers, ensuring that drivers receive support outside of work. Specifically, mental health programs are being organized and psychological support is being offered to drivers to help them cope with issues such as stress and loneliness they experience.

IDG is maintaining constant communication with drivers through WhatsApp groups alongside picnics and events organized for its members. This ensures that drivers are kept informed of any developments and can communicate with each other.

Drivers will stage a protest on May 1st against Price Cuts

IDG will stage a protest on May 1st against high price cuts.

The protest will be held to defend drivers’ rights, protect fair working conditions and income rights, and express dissatisfaction with prices.

Specifically, drivers who are dissatisfied with the price cuts are being urged to participate in IDG’s protest to make their voices heard and to act together to defend their rights.

IDG, which aims to become a union and obtain a seat in parliament to achieve greater efficiency from regular meetings with DoorDash, Uber and Grubhub officials and to increase its membership numbers, the best way to achieve its goals, is inviting all drivers to participate in the protest to be held on May 1st, stating that.

The protest will take place at Newark Airport at 10:00 AM on May 1st. All drivers are invited to appear on camera and to act together to convey the voice of this organization.

In conclusion, IDG plays an important role in defending, supporting and uniting drivers, calling on them to join as members to protect their rights and strengthen themselves.