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We’re developing an ethical alternative to Uber that’s owned by its drivers

Stefan Baskerville
30 January, 2018

CabFair aims to keep transport accessible, low-cost, and convenient without fuelling the gig economy — and according to our polling, the public support the idea.

Stricter regulation for Uber is a victory for gig economy workers everywhere

Niamh NĂ­ Mhaoileoin
20 December, 2017

The company is gradually being forced to take its responsibilities as an employer seriously.

From Uber to the University of London, precarious workers are standing together

Josiah Mortimer
22 November, 2017

A growing campaign to stop outsourcing suggests solidarity isn’t dead after all.

Breaking: Uber drivers entitled to basic workers’ rights, rules employment tribunal

10 November, 2017

An employment tribunal has said that Uber’s workers are entitled to sick pay, holiday and statuary minimum wage, rejecting the company’s appeal against the decision.

A customer calling an Uber cab by mobile

Rather than celebrating Uber job losses, unions should be putting forward alternatives

Huseyin Kishi
27 September, 2017

The choice doesn’t have to be between an exploitative gig economy and no jobs at all. It’s time for progressives to come up with solutions.

Theresa May should invite Uber drivers for tea in Downing Street, says GMB

Adam Barnett
27 March, 2017

Union calls for action after Cameron ‘lobbying’ claims

How Uber and I, Daniel Blake make the case for a Basic Income

Chris Dillow
31 October, 2016

A citizens’ income would create a real gig economy and replace a failing welfare system

Uber drivers win key legal battle over working rights

28 October, 2016

The case could reverberate across the ‘gig economy’

Why don’t Uber drivers and Deliveroo workers form their own co-operatives?

Chris Dillow
23 August, 2016

Co-ops like the People’s Ride are an alternative to cyber-feudalism

‘Sharing economy’ firms like Uber must respect workers’ rights, says TUC

2 June, 2016

EU guidelines are a ‘good start’ but the UK must go further

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