NYU's Abu Dhabi branch (NYUAD) sub-contracts several drivers through a third-party company, and pays it about 12000 UAE Dirhams (AED) towards the monthly salary of each driver. But in reality, the drivers get a meagre 2600 AED, roughly 20% of what they should actually get. This is utterly unfair. NYUAD seems to be aware of this, but is turning a blind eye to it.
It is NYUAD's responsibility to ensure that the company pays the drivers their full pay. NYUAD should acknowledge the issue and stop looking the other way. Urge NYU Abu Dhabi to ensure sub-contract drivers get fair wages by signing this petition now!
The drivers are extremely frightened to talk about their problems for fear of losing their jobs and the only source of livelihood they and their families back home have. Therefore, NYUAD should ensure that the company or other staff do not in any way spoil their livelihoods.
NYUAD should either employ the drivers directly or get concrete assurances from the company involved about increasing the drivers' salary, with serious consequences to the contract if the company does not comply. If NYUAD really has the will to be a responsible employer respecting human rights, it can and should address and resolve this issue immediately.
