Workers‘ Voice in Platform Labour – An Overview

An interesting study on platform labour and platform capitalism, authored by Heiner Heiland and published with the support of the Hans-Böckler-Foundation: https://www.boeckler.de/en/faust-detail.htm?sync_id=9041

Abstract:

This study documents various forms of worker representation and attempts
to establish them in platform labour in Europe. Different types of fragmenta-
tion of platform workers are analysed, which lead to workers‘ silence and
make representation unlikely. Against this background, a broad spectrum of
workers‘ voice forms that are prevalent and emerging in platform labour is
examined. The study thus provides an overview of the current state of re-
search and presents challenges and perspectives for workers‘ voice. The
project is part of the European research network “Hybridisation of Work”,
which is organized by the Economic and Social Science Institute (WSI) of
the Hans-Böckler-Foundation.