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Platform workers need stronger legal protection

2023 can become an important year for the platform economy. A strong directive might be decided, finally improving conditions for workers.

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  • AI, Algorithms, & Data

New Policy Briefing: China's Regulations on Algorithms

FES Future of Work has published a new report on China's regulation on algorithms. The Briefing is available in English and German and can be downloaded here.

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  • Digital Europe
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New Youth Report: Equiping the next Generation of Public Service Union Leaders for the Future World of Work

EPSU Youth and the Competence Centre 'Future of Work' published a new Youth Action Plan. The study is available for download.EPSU Youth and the Competence Centre 'Future of Work' published a new Youth Action Plan. The study is available...

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  • AI, Algorithms, & Data

European Charlemagne Labour Forum 2022

The first European Charlemagne Labour Forum took place in November 2022 in Aachen/Germany. A short report and impressions are now available.

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  • Platformisation of Work

FES-ETUC Social Media Campaign #FairPlatformWork

The campaign on improving working conditions in platform work is a joint project between FES Future of Work and ETUC.

An intimidating shark under the text "Watch out, platform will eat you alive"
Creator: JQ&ROS Visual
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  • Platformisation of Work

Online Platforms, Platform Work and Platform Workers in Portugal, Romania, Spain and Germany: What can we learn from each other?

This online event on platform economy in Portugal, Romania, Spain and Germany took place on October 13. The recording of the event is now available in English, German, Portuguese, Romanian & Spanish.

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