Gig economy

Why warehouse workers are striking: Life and Death in the Warehouse review

The BBC's Life and Death in a Warehouse gives us an idea of the conditions warehouse workers are facing and why workers' organisation is long overdue, writes Sam Colclough
Uber drivers strike against exploitation following leak

Uber drivers represented by the ADCU struck for 24 hours on Wednesday following the leak that exposed the extent of the company's dodgy operations, writes Mark Baxendale
Red light for Uber: strikers step up fight for justice

Across the big cities, the 24-hour Uber drivers strike was solid, with solidarity from other unions, while the Uber boss was feted by the Labour leadership
Bolt drivers strike to demand worker status and fair pay

Drivers at Bolt went on a 24-hour strike and protested outside the HQ after the company refused to treat them fairly, reports Yonas Makoni
NEU to teach Pimlico Academy a lesson - News from the Frontline

Counterfire's weekly digest with the latest on strikes and workplace struggles
Deliveroo strike: drivers deliver another blow to gig economy

After its IPO flop, Deliveroo has this week been hit by its workers striking for their rights, reports Yonas Makoni
Is the gig economy unravelling?

Gig economy workers are showing the collective power to break the super exploitative practices of employers, argues Lucy Nichols
How we beat Uber - Interview with Yaseen Aslam

Counterfire's Yonas Makoni speaks to Yaseen Aslam, president of the App Drivers & Couriers Union and who recently won a landmark case against Uber which could have ramifications for the whole gig economy
The gig is up? Historic Uber ruling offers chance to take down precarious employment

The victory against Uber in court offers precarious workers an opportunity to organise and bring an end to the gig economy, reports Yonas Makoni
British Gas strikes back on – News from the Frontline

Counterfire's weekly digest rounding up the stories of working people getting organised and fighting back
IWGB win historic court battle for gig workers, but the struggle against precarity continues

A court ruling that gig economy workers are employees is a victory for the labour movement but there is still a long way to go, writes Chris McMillan
App-based drivers will not be taken for a ride

Uber drivers represent a key struggle for gig economy workers, writes Neda Radulovic-Viswanatha
The lecturers are fighting back: reports from UCU strike day 1

As lecturers at 60 universities around the country began eight days of strike action, Counterfire activists reported from picket lines on day one of the strike
University lecturers are gearing up for next week's strike

Preparations for the eight-day UCU strike starting 25 November are underway, reports Graham Kirkwood
Sorry We Missed You: essential viewing in a Britain broken by capitalism

Steve Jack reviews the latest film from the self-effacing firebrand and king of social realism, Ken Loach
Fast food, pub and delivery workers strike across the country

The Fast Food Shutdown - #FFS410 - sees TGI Fridays, McDonalds and Wetherspoons workers strike in nine workplaces, joined by UberEats couriers in at least six cities

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Gig economy

Gig economy

The BBC's Life and Death in a Warehouse gives us an idea of the conditions warehouse workers are facing and why workers' organisation is long overdue, writes Sam Colclough

Uber drivers represented by the ADCU struck for 24 hours on Wednesday following the leak that exposed the extent of the company's dodgy operations, writes Mark Baxendale

Across the big cities, the 24-hour Uber drivers strike was solid, with solidarity from other unions, while the Uber boss was feted by the Labour leadership

Drivers at Bolt went on a 24-hour strike and protested outside the HQ after the company refused to treat them fairly, reports Yonas Makoni

Counterfire's weekly digest with the latest on strikes and workplace struggles

After its IPO flop, Deliveroo has this week been hit by its workers striking for their rights, reports Yonas Makoni

Gig economy workers are showing the collective power to break the super exploitative practices of employers, argues Lucy Nichols

Counterfire's Yonas Makoni speaks to Yaseen Aslam, president of the App Drivers & Couriers Union and who recently won a landmark case against Uber which could have ramifications for the whole gig economy

The victory against Uber in court offers precarious workers an opportunity to organise and bring an end to the gig economy, reports Yonas Makoni

Counterfire's weekly digest rounding up the stories of working people getting organised and fighting back

A court ruling that gig economy workers are employees is a victory for the labour movement but there is still a long way to go, writes Chris McMillan

Uber drivers represent a key struggle for gig economy workers, writes Neda Radulovic-Viswanatha

As lecturers at 60 universities around the country began eight days of strike action, Counterfire activists reported from picket lines on day one of the strike

Preparations for the eight-day UCU strike starting 25 November are underway, reports Graham Kirkwood

Steve Jack reviews the latest film from the self-effacing firebrand and king of social realism, Ken Loach

The Fast Food Shutdown - #FFS410 - sees TGI Fridays, McDonalds and Wetherspoons workers strike in nine workplaces, joined by UberEats couriers in at least six cities