wiegoglobal 9d ago

At the International Labour Conference (ILC) 2026, Pat Horn, Founder of StreetNet International, discusses the ongoing negotiations towards an International Convention on platform work. This marks the second year of discussions aimed at establishing global standards for workers in the gig and platform economy. As platform-based work continues to grow across sectors, governments, employers, and workers are debating the need for international regulation to address decent work deficits and strengthen labour protections. In this intervention, Pat Horn highlights why regulation is urgently needed, the challenges faced by platform workers globally, and the importance of developing a binding international instrument to ensure fair and decent working conditions in the digital economy. #PlatformWork #GigEconomy #ILO #LabourRights #FutureOfWork #StreetNetInternational #WorkersRights #ILC2026