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If you're free on Wednesday, consider joining the following webinar that I'll be speaking at: ISSA-GIZ Webinar: Digital labour platforms – Bridging economic development and worker protection We'll have simultaneous interpretation in English, French, Spanish and German

I got to spend the morning in the map room at the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office as part of the FCDO’s technology and geopolitics roundtable. Fascinating to be sat next to these old instruments of the colonial gaze whilst discussing the UK’s future place in the world.

The Spanish version of our book is out! rbalibros.com/rba-no-ficcion…

🚗Are you a platform worker in the Philippines? Get your questions about workers' rights answered by #Fairwork research in this new #FairworkPhilippines resource 👇 fair.work/en/fw/publicat… Oxford Internet Institute DLSU WZB Cheryll Soriano Oğuz Alyanak Tobias Kuttler MultiMarge

I just finished The Gig Economy: A Critical Introduction by Jamie & Mark Graham 🌃✨. It’s a sharp critique of how gig platforms reshape work. Behind the promises of "freedom" and "flexibility" lies a reality of precarious work and relentless algorithmic control.

The authors expose the myth of being your own boss. Platforms dictate pay, schedules, and conditions through algorithms while hiding their control behind tech jargon. Gig work may seem new, but it replicates old patterns of exploitation in modern forms.

The book argues that the gig economy is not an entirely revolutionary shift but an extension of labour casualization. What’s new is how technology amplifies control and weakens worker solidarity, making resistance harder but not impossible.

It also highlights acts of worker resistance. From strikes to co-ops, gig workers are pushing back despite the challenges. These stories remind us that solidarity and collective action can overcome even the toughest odds.

In the Philippines, Fairwork worked with two gig worker unions to develop a pamphlet answering frequently asked questions that workers have. Here’s some of the photos they sent us. fair.work/en/fw/publicat…

Big win for African Platform workers Representatives! Our Nairobi rep launch, powered by Fairwork, shows what's possible when we unite. Next stop: ILO's gig economy discussions in 2025! We'll keep pushing for better policies App-Based Transporters of Nigeria HQ (AUATON) #FairWork #PlatformWorkersRights #AfricaUnited

⭐ This holiday season, #ChooseFairness! Use #Fairwork's tool to find platforms with the fairest working conditions near you. Many fall short, but your choices can drive change. Let’s build a just digital economy together! 🎉 Explore now: fair.work Oxford Internet Institute

Now, you can easily compare and choose digital platforms based on their Fairwork scores, which reflect how they measure up against Fairwork principles. Whether you're a consumer looking for ethical choices or a worker seeking better opportunities, this tool helps you prioritise

📄 New paper by Richard Heeks, Dr P.J. Wall & Mark Graham 🌃✨ proposes ‘pragmatist-critical realism’ as a useful foundation for action-oriented development studies & offers a four-step operational methodology based on #Fairwork research. Read it now: tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.10… Oxford Internet Institute

A sneak preview of the Taiwanese cover for Feeding The Machine.

Fairwork is proud to have joined the Global Deal partnership! As part of this collaboration, #Fairwork will focus on: 💪 Strengthening labour standards 🤝 Fostering collaboration 👍 Supporting regulatory compliance Read more: theglobaldeal.com/news-and-event… Global Deal Oxford Internet Institute

More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators have been diagnosed with severe PTSD. Hear more about the army of exploited workers underpinning AI on #ThinkingAllowed BBC Sounds

Prof. Mark Graham (Mark Graham 🌃✨) and colleagues introduce a new framework for the field of development studies to help ensure real world impact and relevance in the digital age. Read more: oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/a-…

My chapter "There are no rights ‘in’ cyberspace" is out in the Research Handbook on Human Rights and Digital Technology. Edited by Ben Wagner, Matthias C. Kettemann, Kilian Vieth-Ditlmann, and Susannah Montgomery elgaronline.com/edcollchap/boo…

I’ve moved over to Bluesky. You can find my profile at: bsky.app/profile/geopla…