The era AI strikebreaking has arrived. Yes, we now have AI scabs. In this piece for @onlabor.bsky.social, @jeffreysvogt.bsky.social & I discuss recent examples of AI strikebreaking & explore the position under international law (teaser: it's unlawful) #FutureOfWork onlabor.org/from-pinkert...

From Pinkertons to Tech Bros: The Rise of the AI Scab ✦ OnLabor

When journalists at The Guardian went on strike over their employer’s attempts to sell the business in late 2024, they were probably not expecting to be among the first victims of strike-breaking by a...

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Full solidarity with the #NuestraAméricaConvoy to Cuba. The US fuel blockade on Cuba amounts to unlawful unilateral economic coercion also compelling third States under threat of retaliation. A clear violation of international law. Lift the embargo on the people of Cuba!

Progressive International@progintl.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Tomorrow, the Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba will converge on Havana. Find out more online.

The parties to the world's only global sectoral collective agreement have declared the Strait of Hormuz as a 'High Risk Area' giving #seafarers additional protections. IThe parties also agree the seafarers’ right to refuse to sail into the area. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/join...

Joint ITF–JNG statement: Designation of High Risk Area in the Strait of Hormuz

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have today designated the Strait of Horm

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With international law going through a particularly difficult moment, the Hague Group represents a bulwark against impunity. THIS is what multilateralism looks like. THIS is what a solidarity-based, anti-colonial rules-based order looks like. #FreePalestine pic: James Scheinder/X

Clarity.

Adil Haque@adhaque.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal. Iran's attacks in Gulf States are illegal. The U.K. defending Gulf States is legal, but allowing the U.S. to use its bases is illegal. In short, everyone is violating international law and should stop. My latest @justsecurity.org

.@ITFglobalunion and the global labour movement strongly condemn the bombing carried out by Israel & the US, and the retaliatory attacks by Iran, in violation of the most fundamental rule of international law, namely the use of force. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...

ITF calls for ceasefire and protection of transport workers amid military escalation threatening regional peace

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in calling for an immediate ceasefire, full de-escalation by all parties and the urgen

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The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has been busy! Days after the Foodinho/Glovo investigation, #Deliveroo has now been placed under court administration over 'genuine labour exploitation', including pay '90% below the poverty line and CBAs'. #gigeconomy www.euractiv.com/news/milan-p...

🚨Uruguay Supreme Court rules that #Uber drivers are employees - 6th SC globally to recognise an employment relationship for #gigeconomy on-demand workrs Crucially, Court applies ILO R198 test. Court also disapplies mandatory arbitration in NL as per Uber's T&Cs. www.cronica.com.ar/mundo/fallo-...

Uruguay: la Suprema Corte reconoci� la relaci�n de dependencia en plataformas digitales

El m�ximo tribunal rechaz� una cl�usula de arbitraje en el exterior y ratific� que los conductores de aplicaciones son trabajadores subordinados. El caso sienta un precedente clave para el sector en l...

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Over four years since Russia's invasion and aggression against Ukraine, the imperatives for a true, just and lasting peace could not be clearer. Solidarity with the people of #Ukraine.

UNI Global Union@uniglobalunion.org · 7mo ago

We join the ITUC in calling for solidarity with workers and trade unions in Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. See how you can help below: ⬇️ https://ow.ly/v01N50YkjjZ

Solidarity with Iranian teachers and trade unions standing up now more than ever for freedom, rights and dignity. End the repression now. #Iran

ITUC@ituc.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The ITUC stands in solidarity with Iranian teachers and trade unions courageously defending their rights, dignity, and freedom. #Empty_Desks ✊ We demand: • The immediate release of detained unionists • An end to harassment & intimidation • Respect for freedom of association & collective bargaining

'These violations...appear to aim at a permanent demographic shift in #Gaza raising concerns over ethnic cleansing. Israel has a legal obligation to take the steps ordered by the ICJ to prevent acts of genocide...All States are obligated...to take action to prevent & punish genocide'

UNRWA@unrwa.org · 7mo ago

"A deeply troubling new report from our colleagues United Nations Human Rights" Read the full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

The #Milan Public Prosecutor is investigating Foodinho/#Glovo for 'digital gangmastering' offences, including pay below the poverty line, shifts of up to 12 hours, and algorithmic monitoring of workers - in violation of the Constitution. #gigeconomy www.borsaitaliana.it/borsa/notizi...

The #Milan Public Prosecutor is investigating Foodinho/#Glovo for 'digital gangmastering' offences, including pay below the poverty line, shifts of up to 12 hours, and algorithmic monitoring of workers - in violation of the Constitution. #gigeconomy www.borsaitaliana.it/borsa/notizi...

'These violations...appear to aim at a permanent demographic shift in #Gaza raising concerns over ethnic cleansing. Israel has a legal obligation to take the steps ordered by the ICJ to prevent acts of genocide...All States are obligated...to take action to prevent & punish genocide'

UNRWA@unrwa.org · 7mo ago

"A deeply troubling new report from our colleagues United Nations Human Rights" Read the full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

Solidarity with Iranian teachers and trade unions standing up now more than ever for freedom, rights and dignity. End the repression now. #Iran

ITUC@ituc.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The ITUC stands in solidarity with Iranian teachers and trade unions courageously defending their rights, dignity, and freedom. #Empty_Desks ✊ We demand: • The immediate release of detained unionists • An end to harassment & intimidation • Respect for freedom of association & collective bargaining

Over four years since Russia's invasion and aggression against Ukraine, the imperatives for a true, just and lasting peace could not be clearer. Solidarity with the people of #Ukraine.

UNI Global Union@uniglobalunion.org · 7mo ago

We join the ITUC in calling for solidarity with workers and trade unions in Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. See how you can help below: ⬇️ https://ow.ly/v01N50YkjjZ

🚨Uruguay Supreme Court rules that #Uber drivers are employees - 6th SC globally to recognise an employment relationship for #gigeconomy on-demand workrs Crucially, Court applies ILO R198 test. Court also disapplies mandatory arbitration in NL as per Uber's T&Cs. www.cronica.com.ar/mundo/fallo-...

Uruguay: la Suprema Corte reconoci� la relaci�n de dependencia en plataformas digitales

El m�ximo tribunal rechaz� una cl�usula de arbitraje en el exterior y ratific� que los conductores de aplicaciones son trabajadores subordinados. El caso sienta un precedente clave para el sector en l...

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“National have let Uber & ACT Party set agenda for employment law in this country. They need to grow a backbone & stand up for the interests of NZ workers,” - @NZ_CTU #NewZealand labour reform creates “specified contractor” status upending SC #Uber decison, among other things.

'...company maintains that its drivers are independent contractors rather than employees...regardless of classification it cannot be responsible for actions that fall outside the scope of what could reasonably be considered their duties' #gigeconomy www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Uber found liable for sexual assault by driver and ordered to pay victim $8.5m

Verdict could influence more than 3,000 similar cases against ride-hailing company

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The dystopian 'future of work' is very much here. Professional drivers replaced by machines and outsourced labour from lower-waged countries on the side of the world.

EU working group on Platform Work Directive transposition now out. Helpful clarifications from Commission, including need to guarantee equal protection for workers engaged via intermediaries (even if joint-several liability unavailable). #gigeconomy LINK: ec.europa.eu/transparency...

Powerful statement and plea from Volker Turk. States condemning the carnage and atrocities committed by the RSF and SAF are not enough. They must address the “continuous inflow of weapons”. And this of course also means the foreign funding of the RSF. Act now! news.un.org/en/story/202...

Sudan: UN rights chief says worse is to come without international action

As the brutal Sudan war shows no signs of ending, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Monday called on the international community to intervene immediately to stop more mass killings and other flagra...

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'global backlash'? Well, I don't see it. Unless more statements constitute the totality of said 'backlash'. EU says trade measures 'still' on table? The time to enforce the ICJ's unequivocal findings ref ocupation is now. Stand up for the rule of law. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash

US, Britain, EU and Arab nations condemn plans that Israeli ministers say will ‘kill the idea of a Palestinian state’

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Is it an employment agency/business, a digital labour platform, both? Another egregious example of workers having to pay recruitment fees to then be misclassified and earn below the minimum wage - here on the UK high street. Vile. #gigeconomy www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Urban Outfitters, Dreams and Royal Parks cafes criticised for use of gig economy app

TUC urges ministers to bring forward changes to protect workers amid concerns over apps such as Temper

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Second international trade union delegation denied entry to #Palestine by Israel in less than a month. Certainly not incidental. There's a clear pattern here. www.bwint.org/BwiNews/News...

International construction unions denied entry to the occupied Palestinian territories - BWI

Israel on 2 February refused entry to the West Bank to an international delegation of construction trade unions, seeking to meet Palestinian construction wor…

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In a first, the #gigeconomy delivery platform JustEat has established a European Works' Council spanning 11 different countries. h/t @project_gig newsroom.justeattakeaway.com/en-WW/259889...

Just Eat Takeaway.com establishes European Works Council for transnational social dialogue

Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET), one of the world’s leading global on-demand delivery companies, has successfully concluded negotiations and signed an agreement with employee representatives to establish ...

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In the week that the IDF accepted the Gaza Health Ministry's casualty figures, we learn that 500 people, including 100 children, have been killed since the 'ceasefire' has been in force. Enough. Accountability now.

27/01 statement by Tehran Vahed Bus Workers' Union: '...real liberation...is possible only through collective leadership and the conscious...not through military intervention by the United States & Israel, nor by any other power-seeking foreign states...' Solidarity with #IranRevolution.

Huge win for NYTWA & ride-hail drivers in NYC as City Council overrides previous mayor's veto on wrongful deactivation law. Law now gives just cause protection, a right of appeal, and remedies including reinstatement and back pay. Huge! #gigeconomy Text intro.nyc/0276-2024+

These rulings by the German Labour Court once again highlight how the atomisation and distribution of #gigeconomy food delivery riders inevitably leads to the denial of collective rights - here the invalidity of an org unit for a works council. www.internationalemploymentlawyer.com/news/german-...

German court adds roadblock for platform worker co-determination efforts

Germany’s federal labour court (BAG) has declared the works council elections of a number of committees for delivery app Lieferando – known as Just Eat outside of Germany – are invalid, in a ruling wh...

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