EU MEMBERS GIG WORKERS RIGHTS
France election: Voter turnout high, could force Emmanuel Macron to share power with far right
Voting in pivotal runoff elections in France could lead to a historic victory for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally or a hung parliament, impacting global diplomacy and France's future direction. High turnout reflects the nation's concern over the outcome, with uncertainty looming over potential coalition governments or far-right leadership. The election results will shape France's political landscape for the remaining years of President Macron's term.
France President Macron dissolves French parliament, calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary elections, handing a chastening loss to Macron's pro-European centrists, according to French opinion poll institutes.
France's far right may win big in EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
The June 6-9 elections in all 27 EU countries will shift the makeup of the European Parliament and policymaking in the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, likely further toward the right and far right. And that could boost Le Pen's chances of winning France's presidency in 2027, a long-time dream.
Tata Steel UK plant workers vote for strike action
While the company says its restructuring plans were important to sustain the business as it transforms to new electric technology, Unite the Union said its workers from the Port Talbot and Newport Llanwern plants had voted against the "disastrous" plans because they did not agree with the approach.
A $43 billion fund with its high-stakes bets is gambling with Europe’s climate goal
The European Union's Innovation Fund, a 40 billion euros ($43 billion) investment initiative, has experiened early setbacks. These challenges raise concerns about achieving the EU's 2040 climate targets. Despite setbacks, the fund continues to allocate funding to innovative clean technologies, prioritizing investments with potential despite inherent risks.
View: Platform workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your algorithmic chains
Today, even as the gig economy thrives, Taylorism is relevant and might be the most successful management idea ever implemented. However, there is a dark side. Work intermediated by algorithms - such as making deliveries or ride-hailing - subjects workers to algorithmic control. It's much closer to the assembly line model than to Taylor's vision of profit-sharing.
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UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
The nonbinding resolution, proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China and over 120 other nations, also advocates the strengthening of privacy policies.
Can EU's gig worker rules tame management by algorithm?
EU ministers address algorithmic management issues faced by European gig workers. The deal aims to provide transparency over AI-powered decisions, protecting workers' rights. The directive sets a standard for future legislation, impacting approximately 28 million gig workers in Europe.
EU members endorse diluted draft rules on rights for gig workers
European Union lawmakers and Belgium clinched a political deal last month, but only after diluting the Commission's proposal. They then failed to muster enough votes in favour from EU countries as France, Germany, Estonia and Greece abstained.
One question haunts non-EU foreign workers in Sweden. Are they earning enough to keep their work permits?
The income threshold for non-EU foreign nationals was more than quadrupled by the government on November 1 to 27,360 kronor, or 80% of the typical salary in Sweden.
Europe's bid to boost gig workers' rights fails again
Belgium, the current holder of the rotating EU presidency, is unlikely to muster enough support for yet another attempt, especially as the European Parliament which has to endorse a final deal, gradually winds down ahead of elections in June.
EU Commission tries to rally support for political deal on gig workers' rights
The move by the EU, which proposed the draft rules in 2021, came ahead of a meeting of ambassadors from the 27 EU countries on Friday to vote on the provisional deal clinched by Belgium, current holder of the EU presidency, with EU lawmakers last week.
Byju’s losses at nearly $1 billion; Swiggy tests higher fee for users
The company is talking to investors to raise around $100 million through a rights issue, which may value the startup at anywhere between $500 million to $1 billion.
Why global leaders need to learn how to manage and limit immigration
International migrants amount to about 3% of the world population, which means 97% stay at home: “There is no evidence that global migration is accelerating,” de Haas writes. In the US, immigrants constitute about the same proportion of the total population, 14%, as they did a century ago.
French-led resistance blocks EU deal on app workers
The European Parliament and member states on December 13 agreed on a reform that could have been the world's first covering conditions for platform workers.
EU lawmakers, countries agree on a bill on gig workers' rights
The new rules will prevent workers from being wrongfully classified as self-employed, and therefore not eligible for benefits, by introducing "presumption of employment".
EU backs rules to improve app workers’ conditions
Under the new law, many platform workers in Europe could be reclassified as employees and therefore gain access to labour and social protection rights, the parliament said.
Electric mobility startup Baaz Bikes raises $8 million led by Big Capital
The funds will be deployed to strengthen and optimize product offerings, with a core emphasis on enhancing safety and promoting scalability within the Gig Economy.
EU edges towards call for pause in Israel-Hamas war but doubts persist
The European Union is considering endorsing a "humanitarian pause" in the conflict between Israel and Hamas to allow more aid to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for the proposal, which was also backed by several EU member governments. However, there were reservations from some member states, reflecting long-standing differences within the EU over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some ministers raised concerns about Hamas' continued attacks on Israel and questioned how a ceasefire could be established with the group in control in Gaza.
Byju’s restructures biz amid exits; Banks advocate unified registry for digital fraud
Byju’s on Tuesday said it has consolidated four verticals into two, K-10 and exam preparation, as part of moves to restructure its mainstay business.
We always fulfil promises made to hardworking people: Rahul Gandhi after Rajasthan passes bill for gig workers
Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, has praised the Rajasthan government for passing a bill benefiting the welfare of gig workers. The bill aims to set up a Welfare Board, form a welfare fund for platform-based gig workers, and facilitate social security for them. This will become the foundation for crores of youths to rely on a reliable source of employment.
Poland is welcoming these foreign workers
Poland's population is shrinking and experiencing a labor shortage, which requires the hiring of foreign labor, including workers from Asia, despite the country's tough stand against migrants seeking work. This situation creates a contradiction between the imperatives of politics, which favors limiting foreign immigration, and economics, which requires labor movement to sustain industries.
Delhi Motor Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme could adversely impact gig workers: IAMAI
The IAMAI, a not-for-profit industry body representing the digital services industry with over 500 Indian and multinational corporations as its members, said it supports the development of the country's electric vehicle (EV) industry and recognises the importance of pragmatic policies that systematically target environmental issues.
EU countries amend draft proposal on gig workers' rights, companies unhappy
The draft rules announced by the EU executive in late 2021 would be a global first and are part of a raft of legislation intended to ensure a level playing field between online and traditional businesses.
Attacks on delivery drivers in the US add fears among gig workers
Ride-hailing and food delivery companies say such violent episodes are exceedingly rare among the millions of trips completed each week, and point to numerous safety measures they have taken over the years.
Young J&K political leaders brief Members of European Parliament on governance reforms
Safina Baig, Chairman District Development Council Baramulla and Mir Junaid, President of Jammu Kashmir Workers Party briefed 12 EU Parliamentarians on October 24. The debate was moderated by Manel Msalmi, International Affairs advisor of the EU Parliament and the Members of European Parliament who attended the meet included Annalasia Tardino, Luisa Regimenti, Isabella Adinolfi, Salvatore de Meo.
Gig workers shortage hits startups; Delhivery raises Rs 2,347 crore from anchor investors
On Tuesday, Swiggy told us it has suspended Genie, its pick-up-and-drop service, in three metros. Other platforms are taking longer to complete deliveries as many workers, fed up with sky-high fuel prices and high inflation, look for jobs elsewhere.
BharatPe looks to claw back Grover's shares; stock options for gig workers
The fintech firm said it had found that Ashneer Grover and his relatives misappropriated funds and siphoned money from its accounts, adding that it reserved the right to take further legal action against them
Uber drivers are entitled to workers' rights, rules UK's Supreme Court
Uber insisted that the drivers were self-employed since they choose their own hours and place of work, and often find passengers through rival apps. The complainants can now ask an employment tribunal for compensation, and it could trigger further-reaching changes affecting all ride-hailing drivers.
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