Survival versus perspective? 'It's not about money, but about taking responsibility'
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?
Online platforms offer a fast -access solution for work and income in the short term. At the same time, they often fall short in providing good working conditions, sustainable careers, and future perspectives. This tension is the most important challenge for the future of work. How do we solve it?
Frida Mwangi knows all about it. She made the transition from housewife to platform worker, and then went on to become an entrepreneur and union leader. As a founding member of the Kenya Union of Gig Workers (KUGWO), she champions the rights of Kenyan platform workers. Her lessons are relevant not only for Kenya, but for the platform economy worldwide. Martijn Arets spoke to her for a new episode of The Gig Work Podcast by the WageIndicator Foundation during his visit to Nairobi, Kenya.
You can also find the highlights of this episode in this blog post.
