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COVID-19 highlights lack of social protections for gig economy workers
This story explores the challenges and harms faced by gig economy workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Korea: Unions report fourteen delivery worker deaths, incl. five CJ Logistics couriers, caused by overwork during the pandemic
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USA: Uber & Lyft drivers say they receive minimal support, putting lives at risk for low pay
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Uber says it paid $3 million to drivers & delivery workers in USA through its coronavirus sick pay program
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Poland: Gig economy workers hit hardest by COVID-19 crisis
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USA: Uber drivers say company's inconsistent sick policy pushing them to keep working; includes company response
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So. Africa: Research finds gig workers most vulnerable to infection & loss of income during the Covid-19 crisis
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Global:Analista dice que hay indolencia y avaricia en los mercados financieros en épocas del COVID-19
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Colombia: Almacenes de gran superficie y comerciantes inflan precios para sacar provecho del COVID-19
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USA: Ride-share drivers protest against Uber & Lyft for denying employee benefits during COVID-19 crisis
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India: Unions call on Uber & Ola to provide safety kits to protect drivers against COVID-19
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UK: Union representing gig workers criticise 'paltry' offers of sick pay for delivery couriers affected by COVID-19
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UK: Delivery firm Hermes to compensate couriers told to self-isolate due to Covid-19, following union warnings
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USA: COVID-19 outbreak exposes lack of safety net for gig workers, as lawmakers & gig companies look for solutions
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Council of Global Unions urges govts. & employers to prioritise workers’ health & rights in response to COVID-19
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Uber & Lyft to compensate drivers quarantined or diagnosed with Covid-19