Josh Bate examines the ‘gig economy’ business model and what it means for workers.
Coronavirus vs. The Gig Economy
Walk through the City of London on a weekday and you will awash with crowds of busy businessmen and women, talking hurriedly on their phones whilst shuttling between Pret and their offices. If you look […]
McStrikes: The Unhappy Staff Behind the Happy Meal
Deliveroo and Uber Eats staff are collaborating with restaurants, including McDonalds, Wetherspoons and TGI Fridays, to participate in strikes. These strikes are to combat the insecure working and poverty pay that currently exists within the […]
McDonalds delivery is coming to the UK
Paul Pomroy, the McDonald’s UK Chief Executive, announced that the company will be trialling a delivery service for the first time in June for selected cities across the country. Speaking to Sky News, Pomroy […]
Riders protest against Deliveroo mistreatment of workers
Last week, cyclists took to Leeds City Square and protested against the mistreatment of workers by the takeaway delivery app, Deliveroo. The demo, dubbed “The Roosistance”, involved Deliveroo employees, trade union members and supporters protesting […]
Bevy: The beverage butler we’ve all been dreaming off
(Photo from www.Bevy.com ) The hunger-saving, Nandos-bearing Deliveroo cyclists are a phenomenon of the past. Think more Deliverbooze, and you’ll have the new start-up company Bevy. The latest success story app allows you to re-stock […]