International Labour Organization 1h ago

Following the 114th International Labour Conference, Amanda Brown, Worker Vice-Chairperson of the Standard-Setting Committee on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, reflects on the adoption of the first international labour standard for workers in the platform economy. She highlights why this is a landmark achievement for workers worldwide, reaffirming that platform workers are workers and must enjoy fundamental rights at work; including the rights to organize, bargain collectively, and access occupational safety and health protections. She also underscores the crucial role of trade unions in organizing platform workers, advocating for ratification, and ensuring that the new standard translates into real improvements at the national level.