English newsletter

Dec
21

From Ouishare to WorkerTech: a look back and forward at platforms and the world of work

Albert Cañigueral Bagó is fascinated by technology, platforms and the world of work. How did the sharing and gig economy
5 min read
Dec
11

Magalí Gurman (Glovo): 'The flexibility of the platform economy does not exclude good working conditions'

Delivery riders connected to platform Glovo do not all get employment contracts, but are covered by the 'Couriers Pledge&
5 min read
Sep
29

Knowledge is power, even in the platform economy. 'If one side has all the data, it can tell the rest whatever it wants.'

💡Good morning! Last week in Amsterdam, I had the honour of presenting and moderating the event 'Navigating the Sharing
10 min read
Sep
07

How valuable or worthless is data to the platform worker? | From Twitter to X: chance or no chance | Doordash puts responsibility for 'fair pay' in consumers' hands

Good day! I have since returned from my trip around the world. With my family with 3 children (5, 8
14 min read
Aug
28

Towards a workable regulatory environment for Europe's platform economy

More regulation for the platform economy is rapidly emerging. The goal of these new regulations is a fair platform economy
7 min read
Jul
17

How and why does the platform worker protest? Scientists provide overview and insights.

Do you want to know where, when and how platform workers protest? The Leeds Index of Platform Labour Protest provides
6 min read
Mar
06

Research income of Uber drivers in Amsterdam: an analysis

There was a lot of commotion in the Netherlands last week about Maastricht University's research report "Uber
8 min read
Mar
01

Launch Gigpedia: the global database on platform work

The boom of the platform economy has drastically changed the organisation of labour markets globally. The impact of platforms on
3 min read
Feb
23

Algorithmic gamblification of work | The workers behind the 'AI magic' | New Airbnb regulation

Good day! One minute you get a newsletter in your mailbox every week and the next you have to wait
10 min read
Feb
02

11,000 GigCV downloads! | Will the platform directive make a difference? | NYC Platform Cooperative | How India tries to 'democratize' shopping

Good day! Last week, I posted my newsletter about the platform economy for the first time in a long time
7 min read