The Gig Work Podcast
Content Overview
How can binding agreements be made with platforms regarding minimum standards for platform workers? In this episode, researcher Alex Veen from the University of Sydney and Jack Boutros from the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) in Australia share their insights into the market.
A minimum rate in the platform economy sounds appealing, but it could significantly disrupt the market. Researchers at Delft University of Technology used computer simulations to predict the effects. The conclusion: a fair wage is possible, but it requires bold political decisions.
The platform economy promises flexibility, but at what cost? In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, Martijn Arets talks to Lena Simet from Human Rights Watch to unpack the downsides of platform work.
Not only is Sub-Saharan Africa the region with the highest unemployment rate, it is also one of the most innovative regions. In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, Martijn Arets talks to Michelle Hassan, director of the Jobtech Alliance.
In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, we hear from Frida Mwangi, a founding member of the Kenya Union of Gig Workers (KUGWO). How can platform workers benefit in a labour market where flexibility comes with a lack of future prospects?
