By my calcs, this worker is missing out on an extra $85 that she would be getting if she was hired as a casual employee (with leave loading), including super contributions & taking into account no Airtasker 20% commission. That's $85 in relation to *one* 7-hour shift. #GigEconomy x.com/FairGigForAll/…

Why do hirers flatly describe hourly rates as if Airtasker’s commission of up to 22% inc. GST doesn’t exist? They’re unaware that workers have to pay a fee? They know, but they see it as the worker’s problem? They don’t want to think about it cos they feel guilty? #GigEconomy

Now young workers need experience in order to... get experience? Unpaid, full-time “internship” requiring a degree, proven skills and 1+ years in the industry. Thank you Dodgy Internships Australia for the ongoing work you do in highlighting this problem. x.com/dodgyinternshi…

If you need some work done but don’t want to pay for it, just post an ad in the #GigEconomy & mention that your gig is suitable for people who need reviews. Hey presto!

Time to light up Twitter people! Twitter under #NotmyAustralia and let people know: No to racism Channel 7 No to vilifying young men of colour No to fearmongering and hate speech Yes to: Justice Inclusion Equality Fairness Welcome Solidarity One love & people ❤️💪🏼

New on-demand marketplace Loconomics will “empower service providers in the NorthMetro Region [Melbourne] with an alternative to exploitative gig economies.” #GigEconomy

I Tried to Get Rich in the 'Side Hustle' Economy #GigEconomy vice.com/en_ca/article/…

Do you get work from a digital platform? #Uber? #Airtasker? #Fiverr? Tell us about your experiences working in the #gigeconomy: go.unimelb.edu.au/f7w6

DesHoughton The Australian That's the first time anyone has accused me of being "hysterical". As for the other claims - we do have endemic wage theft & 70 year high inequality. The *minimum wage* leaves fulltime workers in poverty & the *gig economy* is exploitative. Also real wages are going backwards

Future of Work inquiry recommends "that the Australian Government make legislative amendments that broaden the definition of employee to capture gig workers & ensure that they have full access to protection under Australia's industrial relations system". aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

Work for Airtasker? Uber? Deliveroo? Fill in this 5 minute survey about working in the gig economy Australian Unions Unions NSW AWU - Australian Workers' Union TWU Australia Sally McManus Michele O'Neil Victorian Trades Hall Council Fair Gig For All

"As an independent contractor for industry leader Salmat, she could be owed as little as $20 for nine hours of work collating and delivering pamphlets." #GigEconomy smh.com.au/business/workp… via The Sydney Morning Herald

Experts are warning the public to closely examine insurance policies before using ‘share economy’ services following the accidental death of a toddler on an Airbnb property. 9news.com.au/national/2018/…

"For the user of the labour, the work becomes a commodity, lacking in texture or inherent value." #GigEconomy brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/life… via Brisbane Times

Over a million Australians now need a second job just to make ends meet. Our working lives are being Americanised. Insecure work & low wages are robbing us of the fair go. abc.net.au/news/2019-05-0…

Did you know 60% of Airtasker hirers are female? Whenever internet strangers are hired to enter people’s homes to perform odd jobs, sexual harassment & safety need to be top concerns. #GigEconomy ‘He really scared me’: star reveals harassment ordeal news.com.au/entertainment/…