📲 We are fascinated by the incredible work done by artist @tomhumberstone.com!

Following the terrible events that took place last Saturday, which included racist, abusive behaviour against a delivery rider, Glasgow AF is raising money to support the victims. chuffed.org/project/1923...

Support Glasgow victims of racist violence during far-right rally

Delivery rider, Muhammad, was working in the Tradeston area on Saturday 25th July when a group from the anti-immigration Unite the Clans rally at Glasgow Green started shouting racist abuse at him.

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A Glasgow man has broken cover after a video of him being attacked with a traffic cone at a far-right protest went viral 📽️

Really delighted that @workersobservatory.org was added to this Case Book. Many thanks to @suoman.bsky.social for her support.

Connected by Data@connectedbydata.org · 4w ago

Our @timdavies.org.uk, with others inc @octavia-fr.bsky.social from @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social, @suoman.bsky.social from @shefcmi.bsky.social, @iswe-foundation.bsky.social, Emily Rempel and Erin McCloskey are at the AI for Good Global Summit Expo. We're sharing the PAVE Case Book. pave.pairs.site

🚲 Calling all Edinburgh delivery riders to the next monthly gathering of ROOM! 📆 Thu 23 July ⏰ 2.00 pm-4.00 pm 📍Old College (Teaching Room 2) South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL ☕️ Refreshments 🔋 Charge your e-bike batteries!! 📩 Any questions? Send us a message!

🚴🏾‍♂️ Once again, here are the best and worst-rated restaurants and supermarkets to work with in Edinburgh. 👎🏾 👍🏾 Have a look at June 2026 list, voted by some people who know them very well: your delivery riders! #gigwork #deliverywork #gigeconomy

Still thrilled to see how Edinburgh responded last Saturday to the attacks that took place in our streets. We´re also very proud of Krishh, a delivery rider from riders´ collective ROOM, who used his speech to bravely share his own story, speaking for thousands of workers in the city!

About the heatwave we have been through over the last week. Great piece at Brave New Europe. eomail5.com/web-version?...

What the heatwave tells us about 'bogus employment'

GEP Newsletter

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We usually don't think about on-demand delivery and heat in the UK, but these are unworkable temperatures, particularly without a place to rest, hydrate, wearing heavy gear. The @workersobservatory.org would like to build such a space, but in the meantime riders must use city space to take a break.

Mark Chadbourn@chadbourn.bsky.social · last mo.

The Met Office’s theoretical forecast for 23rd June 2056 based on current climate change trends.

Don't miss this incredible work coordinated by @hrw.org ! www.hrw.org/feature/2026...

Algorithms of Exploitation

The multimedia report, “Algorithms of Exploitation: Rights Abuses in the Gig Economy and the Global Fight for Change,” documents the experiences of platform workers across nine countries, including In...

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🙌🏾 Thanks @katenevens.bsky.social for mentioning us and delivery riders during today's session at the Scottish Parliament!

Kate Nevens (she/her)@katenevens.bsky.social · last mo.

I asked the Scottish Government what safeguards are in place to ensure the confiscation of e-bikes does not disproportionately impact delivery riders from racialised communities. Thanks to @workersobservatory.org for highlighting the racism, exploitation and insecurity too many delivery riders face

📃 Following the recent incidents on our streets, Edinburgh delivery riders' collective ROOM have drafted the following statement, which The Workers' Observatory fully endorse. Are you a rider worried about the situation? 📧 Send us a message: info@workersobservatory.org #gigwork #platformwork

So, the reality of this is finally settling in: The @workersobservatory.org has been funded for ten years (!) by the Regenerative Futures Fund. This is a game-changer for us and for the city.

Karen Gregory@karengregory.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Really amazing news out today from @regenfuturesfund.bsky.social! £15 million worth of long-term awards, including for @workersobservatory.org! I'm over the moon. regenerativefuturesfund.org.uk/news-and-not...

The @workersobservatory.org is happy to sign this joint statement calling for stronger protections in the proposed ILO Convention + Recommendation: privacyinternational.org/advocacy/569...

The ILO Convention on decent work in the platform economy

Background and summaryOn 3 July 2025, the General Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreed

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Very pleased @workersobservatory.org has joined these organisations telling the ILO to seize their groundbreaking opportunity next week to protect workers rights by adopting a new convention on decent work in the platform economy: pvcy.org/ILCletter

Fabulous event yesterday put on from colleagues at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social on "Reimagining Fair Work in Scotland". And very nice to hear support for @workersobservatory.org: blob:https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/dc1a8538-c732-497b-b185-f1feb488052e

🚲 Calling all Edinburgh delivery riders! 📆 Wed 13 May ⏰ 2.00 -4.00 pm 📍Old College (G. 158- Quad Teaching Room ) South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL ☕️ Refreshments 🔋 Charge your e-bike batteries!! 📩 Any questions? Send us a message! #edinburghriders #gigwork #deliveroo #justeat #ubereats

🥳🎉We are over the moon with this news! Really looking forward to start the work and explore where this partnership with @workersobservatory.org and @emcalliance.bsky.social will take us. A big thank you to the citizens' panel for believing in @migrantsjusticedin.bsky.social project.

Migrants Justice Edinburgh@migrantsjusticedin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

☀️ Hot day in Edinburgh — and some hot news just out of the oven! 🔥 Migrant Justice Edinburgh (MJE) has been selected as one of the 11 projects supported by the @regenfuturesfund.bsky.social Residents’ Panel for long-term support over the next 10 years. 🔗 www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/handing-po...

We have incredible news to share on this very hot day! 🔥

Migrants Justice Edinburgh@migrantsjusticedin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

☀️ Hot day in Edinburgh — and some hot news just out of the oven! 🔥 Migrant Justice Edinburgh (MJE) has been selected as one of the 11 projects supported by the @regenfuturesfund.bsky.social Residents’ Panel for long-term support over the next 10 years. 🔗 www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/handing-po...

Really amazing news out today from @regenfuturesfund.bsky.social! £15 million worth of long-term awards, including for @workersobservatory.org! I'm over the moon. regenerativefuturesfund.org.uk/news-and-not...

Announcing our funded cohort! — Regenerative Futures Fund | Working Together Towards A Regenerative And Just Future For Edinburgh | Community Fund | Scotland - UK

Download the PDF of this press release - here The RFF is thrilled to announce £15 million worth of long-term awards tackling poverty, racism and climate change across the city, marking ...

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☀️ Hot day in Edinburgh — and some hot news just out of the oven! 🔥 Migrant Justice Edinburgh (MJE) has been selected as one of the 11 projects supported by the @regenfuturesfund.bsky.social Residents’ Panel for long-term support over the next 10 years. 🔗 www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/handing-po...

📲 "Algorithms of Exploitation" We are delighted to have supported Human Rights Watch and Lena Simet, Ph.D. to produce this engaging and timely report. Special thanks to our collaborators from ROOM, including founding member Tejas Avhad and Graeme. 📓 Full report here: www.hrw.org/feature/2026...

Very glad the @workersobservatory.org could support @hrw.org @lenasimet.bsky.social with their reporting here. Vital work exploring the global fight for platform worker rights and platform standards. www.hrw.org/feature/2026...

Algorithms of Exploitation

The multimedia report, “Algorithms of Exploitation: Rights Abuses in the Gig Economy and the Global Fight for Change,” documents the experiences of platform workers across nine countries, including In...

hrw.org

Thanks to The GIg Economy Project for mentioning our podcast, Gig Workers' Guide to the Scottish Election, in their fantastic newsletter. We really encourage all to follow it! eomail5.com/web-version?...

Delivery mafias

GEP Newsletter

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"Our cities are workplaces": riders, drivers, carers + app-based workers are everywhere, but you rarely hear their voices. Thought-provoking series from @workersobservatory.org on improving work in the gig economy open.spotify.com/show/2xiI0V1...

Physical Hubs in our Cities

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🗳️ Tomorrow Thursday, is the big day! Do you want to know what plans the political parties have for the future of gig work? 📜 Have a look at our Holyrood 2026: Party Manifesto Analysis! workersobservatory.org/manifesto-an...

📢 Final episode of Gig Workers' Guide to the Scottish Election is out 📱 There isn’t really one gig economy, but multiple ones. 🎙️Hosted by @bkarb.bsky.social , we interview sociologist @karengregory.bsky.social and Sam, a delivery rider based in Edinburgh 🎧 Available here: shorturl.at/TFANC

Via @workersobservatory.org: On 7th May, Scots head to the polls to elect their Parliament. The parties have made big promises on how they’ll tackle the housing crisis, support the NHS, and fill potholes, but what do they say about the gig economy? workersobservatory.org/manifesto-an...

Holyrood 2026: Party Manifesto Analysis

Analysis of 2026 Scottish Parliament election manifestos regarding their policies on gig and platform work.

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🎙️ Thanks @bellacaledonia.bsky.social for featuring our podcast series " Gig Workers' Guide to the Scottish Election". Our final episode will be out tomorrow! 📜 bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/04/21/a...