Raising the Bar for Gig Workers
We are only a few months away from the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, where decent work in the platform economy is a formal agenda item. The problem is straightforward: the protections that exist for employees simply do not extend to self-employed workers.
1 May 2026
For the millions of people whose livelihoods depend on a platform, an app, or an algorithm, the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva might be a defining moment. Whether you’re self-employed, a gig worker, freelancer or an employee, we need to discuss how to raise the floor for everyone. Together with partners we’ve explored the solutions and possibilities in our latest events, blogs and podcasts.
Living Tariff Tool for South Africa
We launched the Living Tariff Tool in South Africa to help workers understand their cost of living, value their work more accurately, and negotiate fairer rates. Read the insights from our launch webinar.
Gig Work Podcast
In the latest episode of WageIndicator's Gig Work Podcast, Martijn Arets speaks with Lena Simet from Human Rights Watch about the realities of platform work and how to develop effective policy. Listen to the podcast or read the blog.
RightsCon Side Session
Join our side session: "AI Runs on Human Labour - But at What Price?" Co-organised by WageIndicator Foundation and the Data Labelers Association, the session will explore what a data worker needs to earn as a minimum to cover their basic needs. Worker representatives and gig economy experts will debate this question, with a focus on the Living Wage and Living Tariff methodology as a structured approach to setting base pay on the basis of cost of living.
Date and time: 7 May 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM CET
Join our side session
RightsCon side session
"AI Runs on Human Labour - But at What Price?" Co-organised by WageIndicator Foundation and the Data Labelers Association, the session will explore what a data worker needs to earn as a minimum to cover their basic needs. Worker representatives and gig economy experts will debate this question, with a focus on the Living Wage and Living Tariff methodology as a structured approach to setting base pay on the basis of cost of living. Date, time and location: 7 May 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM CET | online (Zoom)
