Uber’s introduction of AI agents to manage workers is a disturbing and dangerous development

The introduction of such technologies by Uber marks a significant shift towards more intrusive surveillance and performance monitoring of their workforce than ever before. Uber seeks to use AI Agents …

Major setback for delivery drivers: Works council elections at three Lieferando locations overturned in court

The Federal Labor Court (BAG) declared three local works council elections at the nationwide food delivery service Lieferando invalid last Wednesday . The ruling affects the elections for couriers in Braunschweig, Bremen, …

Deregulating Workers’ Rights Will Not Save European Industry — It Will Only Deepen the Crisis

Europe’s industrial base is under enormous strain. From chemicals to metals to automotive components, companies are scaling back production or shutting down entirely as they grapple with the same structural …

TikTok facing second union busting lawsuit in the UK

Four former TikTok content moderators have lodged a UK Employment Tribunal claim against the tech giant, accusing it of harassment, bullying, and union busting, the second lawsuit of this nature …

France demands 1.7 bn euros in payroll taxes from Uber

Uber avoided paying the taxes by misrepresenting its contracts with its French drivers, according to online publication Revue21, in the US company’s latest dispute in Europe over the status of …

Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine

Hundreds of Kenyans have been recruited by the Russian military to serve on the front lines in Ukraine, according to former recruits and their families. Many have never returned. Most …

Urban Outfitters, Dreams and Royal Parks cafes criticised for use of gig economy app

The fashion retailer Urban Outfitters, the bed specialist Dreams and the operator of several Royal Parks cafes have been criticised for the use of the gig economy app Temper to …

TikTok Moderators launch legal action over union busting

Following TikTok’s heavily criticised move to sack over 400 workers from its London office in October 2025, a legal challenge has been issued on behalf of three of the moderators against TikTok, …

Prada cuts ties with over 200 suppliers after labour abuse audit

Prada has terminated its relationship with more than 200 suppliers for compliance breaches over the past five years, as the luxury brand conducts a “zero tolerance” audit in response to …

German court adds roadblock for platform worker co-determination efforts

Germany’s federal labour court (BAG) has declared the works council elections of a number of committees for delivery app Lieferando – known as Just Eat outside of Germany – are …