<p>We've learned that platforms have lots of data about workers, and use it to squeeze out more and more work. &nbsp;But what if all that data was put to use on behalf of workers instead? &nbsp;In <em><strong>Turning the Tables</strong></em> we continue to explore what happens when you make advocates, and workers themselves, part of the design of platforms. &nbsp;We learn more about how for isolated and historically vulnerable workers, big data can actually open up new possibilities for rights and social protections. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Guests: &nbsp;Palak Shah, National Domestic Workers Alliance; Fairuz Mullagee, University of Western Cape Social Law Project; Abigail Hunt, Overseas Development Institute</p>
<p>Resources: &nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.domesticworkers.org/">National Domestic Workers Alliance</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.myalia.org/">Alia Benefits</a></p>
<p><a href="https://platform.coop/" target="_blank">Platform Cooperativism Consortium</a></p>
<p>Abigail's paper (with Emma Samman) <a href="https://socialprotection-humanrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gender-the-Gig-Economy.pdf" target="_blank">Gender and the Gig Economy</a></p>

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The Gig

Bama Athreya

Season 2 Ep 5 Turning the Tables

JAN 24, 202223 MIN
The Gig

Season 2 Ep 5 Turning the Tables

JAN 24, 202223 MIN

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<p>We've learned that platforms have lots of data about workers, and use it to squeeze out more and more work. &nbsp;But what if all that data was put to use on behalf of workers instead? &nbsp;In <em><strong>Turning the Tables</strong></em> we continue to explore what happens when you make advocates, and workers themselves, part of the design of platforms. &nbsp;We learn more about how for isolated and historically vulnerable workers, big data can actually open up new possibilities for rights and social protections. &nbsp;</p> <p>Guests: &nbsp;Palak Shah, National Domestic Workers Alliance; Fairuz Mullagee, University of Western Cape Social Law Project; Abigail Hunt, Overseas Development Institute</p> <p>Resources: &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.domesticworkers.org/">National Domestic Workers Alliance</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myalia.org/">Alia Benefits</a></p> <p><a href="https://platform.coop/" target="_blank">Platform Cooperativism Consortium</a></p> <p>Abigail's paper (with Emma Samman) <a href="https://socialprotection-humanrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gender-the-Gig-Economy.pdf" target="_blank">Gender and the Gig Economy</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegig-podcast/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegig-podcast/support</a>