Reshaping Work Onward  - Gig Economy Around the World

WageIndicator Foundation and Reshaping Work

How do the experience of gig workers compare among Argentina, Netherlands, India or Spain? A unique oportunity to gain a global perspective

<h2>Gig Economy Around The World</h2>How do the experience of platforms workers compare among Argentina, Netherlands and India? How many gig workers rely on several applications to generate income? What is the median monthly wage in each platform? The purpose of the event “Gig Economy Around The World “ is to share unique insights based on survey results, labour law comparison and collection of good practices from <a href="https://wageindicator.org/Wageindicatorfoundation/projects/platform-workers-decent-rights-pay" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">an ongoing large-scale study on platform workers</a> conducted by <a href="https://wageindicator.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WageIndicator Foundation</a>. The event is meant to engage policy makers and labor organizers to academics and activists, in order to discuss the working conditions of platform workers in six different countries around the world (Argentina, India, Netherlands,South Africa, Spain and UK).On the basis of the survey data, the following information will be proposed and debated during the event: analysis of local regulations, collection of the best practices, policy recommendations, and an overview of trade unions and other actors who are intended to improve working conditions of gig workers.Check project local websites for further information<ul><li>Global: <a href="https://wageindicator.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WageIndicator.org </a></li><li>Argentina: <a href="https://elsalario.com.ar/carrera/experiencias-de-plataformas-para-trabajadores" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ElSalario.com.ar</a></li><li>India: <a href="https://paycheck.in/career-tips/working-for-a-platform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Paycheck.in</a></li><li>Spain: <a href="https://tusalario.es/carrera/experiencias-de-plataformas-para-trabajadores" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tusalario.es</a></li><li>South Africa: <a href="https://mywage.co.za/work-smart/working-for-a-platform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mywage.co.za</a></li><li>The Netherlands: <a href="https://loonwijzer.nl/carriere/werken-voor-een-platform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Loonwijzer.nl</a></li><li>United Kingdom: <a href="https://wageindicator.org/Wageindicatorfoundation/projects/platform-workers-decent-rights-pay" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WageIndicator.co.uk</a></li></ul>Local starting times:Date: Friday, October 23rd 2020<ul><li>08:00 (Washington DC)</li><li>09:00 (Buenos Aires) </li><li>14:00 (Amsterdam, Madrid, Cape Town)</li><li>13:00 (London) </li><li>17:30 (New Delhi) </li></ul><h2>Program outline (Amsterdam time)</h2>14:00 - Welcome by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/paulien-osse/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Paulien Osse</a>, Wageindicator Foundation Director 14:05 - Keynote speech – <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/klaus-zimmerman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. Dr. Klaus Zimmermann</a>, Economist and Emeritus professor of Economics at Bonn University. President Global Labor Organization.14:25 - WageIndicator Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay. Exclusive insights from a pioneering large scale study on gig workers. Comparison of income and labour law regulations in six different countries. Not widely known positive innovations in the gig economy. Workers voices around the globe. <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/evert-verhulp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. Dr Evert Verhulp</a> (Professor of Labour Law at the University of Amsterdam ) comments.14:40 - Panel - “Gig Economy perspectives and reactions from around the world”. Participants:<ul><li><a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/janine-berg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Janine Berg</a> - Economist in the Inclusive Labour Markets at International Labour Organization (ILO)(Geneva)</li><li><a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/rupa-korde/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rupa Korde</a> - Assistant Professor of Economics at Flame University (Pune)</li><li><a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/jan-drahokoupil/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jan Drahokoupil</a> - Senior Researcher at European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) (Brussels)</li></ul>This panel will be moderated by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/cesar-buenadicha/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cesar Buenadicha</a>, Head of the Discovery Unit at the Interamerican Development Bank Lab (IDB Lab) (Washington DC)15:20 - Short break15:30 - Five parallel breakout rooms - &quot;Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay around the world&quot;. Each room will host local debates in its own language (Dutch, English, Spanish). The debate will expose the point of views of trade union members, platform workers collectives, startup founders, academics and public policy experts. <ol><li>Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay in The Netherlands (Dutch) with <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/amrit-sewgobind-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amrit Sewgobind</a> (FNV), <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/rachel-rietveld/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rachel Rietveld</a> (AAR) and <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/roos-wouters/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roos Wouters</a> (Independent consultant) moderated by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/niels-peuchen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Niels Peuchen</a> (WageIndicator)</li><li>Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay in India (English) with <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/dr-urvashi-aneja/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/zothan-mawii/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ms Mawii Zothan</a> (Tandem Research), <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/Ms-salonie-muralidhara-hiriyur/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ms. Salonie Muralidhara Hiriyur</a> (SEWA) and <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/bhaskar-pant/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bhaskar Pant</a> (Policy Monks) moderated by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/rupa-korde/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rupa Korde</a> (Flame University) <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/rupa-korde/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li>Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay in South Africa (English) with <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/dr-salome-teuteberg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Salome Teuteberg</a> (Labour Research Service), <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/jacques-ntambwe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jacques Ntambwe</a> (Uber Driver) and <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/kashiefa-achmat/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kashiefa Achmat</a> (Trade Union activist) moderated by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/karen-rutter/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Karen Rutter</a></li><li>Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay in Spain (Spanish) with <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/carlos-del-barrio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carlos del Barrio</a> (CCOO), <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/louise-marliere/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Louise Marlière</a> (Malt) and <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/hector-jose-merino-martinez/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hector Merino</a> (AsoRiders) moderated by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/albert-canigueral/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Albert Cañigueral</a> (WageIndicator)</li><li>Platform Workers: Decent Rights &amp; Pay in Argentina (Spanish) <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/elina-beatriz-escudero/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elina Beatriz Escudero</a> (UBA), <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/juan-manuel-ottaviano/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Juan Manuel Ottaviano</a> (UBA), <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/maximiliano-martinez/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maximiliano Martínez</a> (ATR) moderated by <a href="https://onward.reshapingwork.net/speaker/mariana-robin/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mariana Robin</a> (WageIndicator)</li></ol>16:15 - Closing Keynote - <a href="https://www.uchastings.edu/people/veena-dubal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Dr. Veena Dubal, J.D., Ph.D</a>., Professor of Law at the University of California&#x27;s Hastings College of Law.16:30 - End of the event

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