The Dawn of Dignity: A Historic ILO Convention Reshapes the Future of Work for Platform Workers - teleSUR English

The Dawn of Dignity: A Historic ILO Convention Reshapes the Future of Work for Platform Workers - teleSUR English

For far too long, the narrative surrounding the gig economy has been one of “innovation” and “disruption,” often at the expense of human dignity and fundamental labor rights. Companies like Uber and Rappi, while undeniably transforming the way we access services, have simultaneously carved out a risky new frontier where millions of workers are stripped of the basic protections societies have fought to establish over centuries. But a seismic shif…

ILO 2025: Key Challenges for Workers at ILC 113

As the 113th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva 2025 gets underway, the voices of workers are front and centre. Hedia Arfaoui of Tunisia’s UGTT and recently elected Worker Vice-President embodied the moment, speaking to the need for “concrete commitments and historic decisions”. Why is social dialogue more critical than ever? Arfaoui...