China’s state trade union and Logory Logistics initiate first collective contract for truck drivers nationwide | South China Morning Post

Nov 03, 2024

“The signing of the collective contract is an important initiative for the company to help protect the rights and interests of truck drivers, which can also further promote the sustainable operation and development of our platform,” Logory Logistics’ executive chairman Feng Lei told local media at the event, which was attended by 121 workers’ representatives, including 70 truck drivers.

The contract, which is expected to benefit the 3.8 million drivers on Logory Logistics’ network, marks the domestic freight transport industry’s first attempt to cover truckers’ rights on a nationwide scale.

It was designed to protect basic labour rights and improve truck drivers’ benefits, with provisions on base freight income, transport safety, consultation and coordination mechanisms, and access to insurance coverage.

That development comes amid long-standing complaints from Chinese truck drivers regarding lengthy working hours, low pay and lack of proper labour safeguards.