Uber’s defeat shows it doesn’t have to be a rigged economy | Frances O’Grady

The gains from new technology must be fairly shared. To that end, unions will continue to hold the likes of Uber and Deliveroo to accountThe case brought against Uber by a group of its drivers has exposed the dark side of the gig economy. For many workers this is a rigged economy, where bosses can weasel out of paying the minimum wage or providing basics such as holiday pay and rest breaks. Related: Uber loses right to classify UK drivers as self-employedContinue reading...