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Tech won't save us is part of the harbinger media network, or group of left wing pog casts that are made in canada. This week we talk to Ben ray about what's been happening in europe with the gig economy and gig economy work s. The wriders law that was passed in spain that not only said food delivery workers are employees, but importantly gave unions access to the algaritms behind these apts. There are also strike some protests that have been happening around the continent and rulings on the status of workers. And i think we're going to see a lot more actions when it comes toevop welcome to tech won't saves us.

Paris Marx is joined by Ben Wray to discuss the state of the gig economy in Europe, including the Spanish riders law, recent court ruling on employment status in the Netherlands, strikes in Germany and Greece, and the forthcoming platform workers directive from the European Commission.

Ben Wray is a coordinator at the Gig Economy Project and a freelance journalist. Follow Ben on Twitter at @Ben_Wray1989.

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Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.

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