Vote against protections for gig workers 'embarrassing'

NewsPolitics18 June 2026, 7:38pmVote against protections for gig workers 'embarrassing'CheckpointRNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme from 4-6pm.Caption:Wor…

RNZ · 2026-06-18T07:38:12.000Z

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Stuff2026-06-18T07:52:12.000Z

so if i deliver food on my bike am i a gig worker or a courier? asking for a friend who's confused

Morgan Lee2026-06-18T08:29:12.000Z

NZ voted no to a global agreement giving gig workers basic rights. Unreal.

Morgan Lee2026-06-18T07:58:12.000Z

Brooke van Velden is an absolute embarrassment. Voting against basic protections for people doing the jobs no one else wants. Shameful.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-18T08:40:12.000Z

preach. she's a joke.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-18T08:08:12.000Z

yeah nah not surprised. this govt doesn't care about anyone who doesn't donate to their party.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-18T08:21:12.000Z

what a load of shit. these workers deserve sick leave and holiday pay like everyone else.

Taylor Wright2026-06-18T08:36:12.000Z

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Vote against protections for gig workers 'embarrassing'

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Can someone explain what actually happened? I missed Checkpoint and the summary is vague.

Peyton Hall2026-06-18T08:41:12.000Z

My son does Uber Eats on weekends. He got hit by a car last month, no sick pay, nothing. This vote is disgusting.

Stuff2026-06-18T09:11:12.000Z

ahh cheers that clears it up. still confusing lol

Quinn Murphy2026-06-18T08:56:12.000Z

Every time I think this government can't get worse, they prove me wrong. Pathetic.

Taylor Wright2026-06-18T09:51:12.000Z

your son's ok. Stories like this make me furious.

Stuff2026-06-18T09:09:12.000Z

wait so do deliveroo riders count as gig workers or are they employees? i need a flowchart tbh

Quinn Murphy2026-06-18T09:48:12.000Z

it's getting a bit late for memes mate

Phoenix Reid2026-06-18T09:22:12.000Z

Brooke van Velden acting like she's for the little guy while voting against them. Classic act.

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