Criminals are targeting older Uber drivers
rest of world, 20 May 2024
With crime statistics already high in South Africa, older gig workers find themselves easy targets for theft, hijackings, and attacks.
Aches, pains, and no health insurance for aging gig workers
rest of world, 20 May 2024
Pakistan has one of the youngest populations in the world, which means older gig workers are seldom the focus of platform policies.
Jumia Food delivery workers’ final payments are still missing
rest of world, 10 May 2024
Months after Jumia Food’s shutdown, delivery workers in Nigeria and Kenya say they’re still missing their final paychecks.
Fairwork Philippines calls for reform on working conditions for Filipino platform workers
Business World, 01 May 2024
An action research firm in their recent report on gig workers in the Philippines finds a ‘critical gap’ in government regulation and platform policies that cause subpar working conditions in the country.
How can workers be protected from extreme heat?
Context News, 30 April 2024
Not enough is being done to protect workers' health as heatwaves fuelled by climate change increase the risks, labour experts say.
Saudi delivery platform Mrsool to boost expansion in Egyptian market with new jobs
Zawya, 11 April 2024
The new addition would surpass the 30% growth in the number of couriers that Mrsool witnessed during 2023
Charlamos con Federico Rosenbaum sobre condiciones laborales en las plataformas digitales
Canal 5 Noticias, 09 April 2024
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O lobby das plataformas para influenciar a regulação dos motoristas de apps
desinformante, 26 March 2024
Motoristas de aplicativo de todo o Brasil protestaram, nesta terça-feira (26), contra a regulamentação da atividade proposta pelo governo federal e endossada pela Uber.
Catching a break: How gig workers find rest
rest of world, 19 March 2024
Rest of World asked over 100 gig workers across 10 cities how they take a break between tasks.
Uber, Bolt and other platform workers must unite for better conditions – but they need support
Daily Maverick, 19 March 2024
Non-unionisation of platform workers continues to keep workers’ pay, safety and working conditions in a poor state. Despite the country’s long trade union history, platforms in South Africa are highly reluctant to formally recognise workers’ unions.
Can EU’s gig worker rules tame management by algorithm?
Context News, 15 March 2024
Directive agreed this week is seen as a vital step towards protecting app-based workers' rights from AI-driven management
Gig workers on delivery apps rent accounts to get around bans
rest of world, 14 March 2024
Gig work platforms prohibit the rental of accounts but the practice has become a popular — and risky — way to sidestep bans.