Gig Economy
The UK’s longest gig economy strike isn’t letting up
Still fighting — Now lasting for over 100 days, food couriers in Sheffield are continuing to lead a strike in protest of their pay cut.
Written by: Ben Smoke
On the move with NYC bike messengers in the ‘90s
Photographer John Harris reflects on his long-term project documenting the hustle, grind and pride of bike messengers while he was living in East Harlem.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside Spain’s failed plan to fix the gig economy
Riders law — A law brought in to improve the working conditions of gig workers in Spain has backfired, as companies go to great lengths to avoid implementing it.
Written by: Maria Alemany Ortiz and Will Hecker
Gig workers are fighting back by surveilling their employers
Turning the tables — In the fight against bad bosses, workers are adopting the platform tactics used against them and adapting them for their own benefit.
Written by: Anna Dent
Inside the fight against Uber’s ‘racist‘ facial recognition tech
On strike — This week has seen protests against Uber over its ‘racially discriminatory’ face ID checks. Campaigners say it’s just the latest scandal when it comes to the tech behemoth’s record of treating its workers abysmally.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The Uber drivers facing abuse from riders over mask rules
In the firing line — Drivers have been on the receiving end of physical and verbal abuse from riders who refuse to wear a mask. They say that Uber has failed to protect them, reflecting a wider pattern of the app’s abysmal treatment of its workers.
Written by: Tallulah Belassie-Page
How yoga teachers are exploited by the gig economy
Bending over backwards — The wellness industry may be booming, but many yoga teachers are struggling to make ends meet as countless tech start-ups, apps and large gym chains monopolise the market and undercut pay.
Written by: Andrew Kersley
Life as a freelance creative in NYC
Big time or bust — Being your own boss in an unforgiving city brings all sorts of challenges. But is it worth it? A new film by photographer Daniel Soares finds out.
Written by: Cian Traynor