1. Migration, migrant work(ers) and the gig economy.
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Katta, Srujana, Ferrari, Fabian, van Doorn, Niels, and Graham, Mark
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GIG economy ,EMPLOYMENT discrimination ,IMMIGRANTS ,HUMAN facial recognition software ,SOCIAL science research ,PUBLIC spaces - Abstract
This article explores the relationship between migration and the gig economy, specifically focusing on the experiences of migrant workers in urban gig work. The authors argue that while gig economy platforms can offer opportunities for migrants to improve their livelihoods, they often lead to poor working conditions. The article emphasizes the complex factors that shape migrant gig work, including institutional barriers, personal and professional trajectories, and labor market governance. The authors call for a more comprehensive understanding of the role of migration in the gig economy in order to improve the conditions for this diverse workforce. The text also examines the role of platform companies in defining and prioritizing the work of migrant workers, as well as the behaviors and networks that migrant workers engage in to maintain their distinct status. It explores the experiences and agency of individual migrant workers in platform work, as well as the challenges they face in terms of career pathways and workplace identity. The article concludes by discussing the future of the gig economy and the need for regulatory interventions to enhance the working conditions of migrant gig workers. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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