Labor rights have declined in China during the pandemic, and takeout delivery drivers are among the workers who have suffered the most.

“I want my blood and sweat money,” he said, his body covered with white ash.

  • godless@latte.isnot.coffee
    5·
    1 year ago

    Most are young men without college degrees who make less than $1 per delivery.

    Make that per hour. The average delivery here is just about 20-30 RMB ($3.5 or so), they absolutely don’t get 33% commission. And tips don’t exist in China.

    Source: Been living there for 6 years now.

    • VarykOP
      22·
      1 year ago

      That’s a very good point, thanks for adding some context.

      Teacher?

        • VarykOP
          1·
          1 year ago

          Hate, fair. That’s cool. Enjoy, hour you’re in a spot with good food and cleaner air.