15 stories tagged with #gig-economy, in publish-time order across the WeSearch catalog. Tag pages update as new stories ingest.
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Govt. mulls social security schemes for gig workers as their number could reach 2.5 crore by decade-end
The Indian government is developing social security schemes for gig workers, projected to reach 2.5 crore by 2030.…
Long hours, low pay, and dozens of orders: life for China's delivery drivers
Mu Jie works 13 hour days as a food delivery driver in Beijing often making little more than $1.20 per order.…
Uber drivers in Massachusetts just pulled off the biggest labor win since 1941 — just before the robots arrive
Jean Fredo drives 60-hour weeks terrified of losing app access with no appeal. Now he has a union. So does everyone watching from California.…
I Spent a Week Recording Myself Doing Chores for Money. Who’s the Robot Now?
"Cooking. Doing laundry. Tidying up. All your household tasks can be turned into data to train future humanoids—if you’re prepared for the consequences."…
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world phys…
I Spent a Week Recording Myself Doing Chores for Money. Who's the Robot Now?
Cooking. Doing laundry. Tidying up. All your household tasks can be turned into data to train future humanoids—if you’re prepared for the consequences.…
Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Just Officially Unionized. Sort of
This unionization is odd, because so is the employment situation for gig workers.…
How to invest consistently when you have an unpredictable income
Gig workers and freelancers often find themselves managing an unstable flow of income, where some months can be more prosperous than others…
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.…
Lounges for gig workers in Tiruchi need to stay open longer to be useful, say activists
Activists urge longer hours for Tiruchi's lounges for gig workers, currently open only from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.…
Karnataka: Food delivery workers’ union condemns fuel price hike
Karnataka's food delivery workers' union demands fuel price rollback and pay increase amid rising costs impacting their livelihoods.…
Morning Update: Canada’s first-ever union for gig workers
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Governor meets gig workers’ union, assures support for workers’ welfare
Governor Shukla meets Telangana Gig Workers' Union, pledging support for their welfare and rights following the Gig Workers Bill.…
Food delivery workers bear the brunt of fuel price rise
Food delivery workers in Tiruchi struggle with rising fuel costs, impacting their earnings and financial stability amid logistical challenges.…
After organizing Victoria’s Uber drivers, union officials hope to do the same across Canada
Labour expert says ratification of first collective agreement with ride-share company is good test case for replication in other cities…