Author: digiflaneur

• June 11, 2020

  The role of a gig-worker during crisis

  Consequences of COVID19 on food delivery workers in south India Published at: https://ifip94.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/the-role-of-a-gig-worker-during-crisis-consequences-of-covid19-on-food-deliver-workers-in-south-india/ Drawing on self-ethnographic research as a food delivery worker in south India, Shyam Krishna (Royal Holloway University of London) explores the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on gig workers in a Global South context. His insights highlight the heightened risk borne by…
• June 11, 2020

  Reclaiming work: can cooperatives overthrow the gig economy?

  Review of Reclaiming Work, a new documentary by black and brown film that looks at how cycle courier cooperatives are using technology against gig economy giants   Published at: https://www.redpepper.org.uk/reclaiming-work-can-cooperatives-overthrow-the-gig-economy/ Documentary at: https://novaramedia.com/2020/05/17/reclaiming-work/ Shyam Krishna reviews Reclaiming Work, a new documentary by black and brown film that looks at how cycle courier cooperatives are using technology…