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Digital Labor Platforms and the Control of Skilled Workers

KPFA - Against the Grain

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Control and Ratings in Online Labor Markets

This chapter explores the impact of online labor market platforms and their algorithms on skilled workers, revealing how these systems impose control through opaque ratings. It discusses the evolution of these platforms and the importance of the rating system in determining worker visibility and job opportunities.

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