New ILO Convention sets definitions and protections for gig workers worldwide
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a new global treaty that sets binding labour standards for the platform economy, covering the rights of millions of gig economy workers across the world.
ILO member-states voted, 406 to 8, with 36 abstentions, during the 114th International Labour Conference held in Geneva between 1–12 June.
Among those who voted in favour included Australia, Mexico, Namibia, Spain, Oman, and Indonesia. Some countries that voted against it included the United States and New Zealand.
Under the ILO Convention No. 193 concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy, a "digital platform worker" is defined as a person employed or engaged to work for the provision of service organised and/or facilitated by a digital labour platform.
The convention notes that each member-state should "take measures to respect, promote, and realise, in the platform economy the fundamental principles and rights at work."
These include the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour, the effective abolition of child labour, the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, and a safe and healthy working environment.
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