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The Scab-Gig Economy feat. Alex N. Press
Aug 14, 2023
Labour correspondent Alex N. Press joins the hosts to discuss an app that assigns gigs that cross picket lines and Hollywood's plan to use AI-generated content. They question whether Silicon Valley is destroying movies and touch on the downfall of WeWork, the gig economy's impact on older workers, and the challenges faced by workers in the hospitality and entertainment industries.
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- The use of Insta-Work as a platform for strikebreaking undermines labor rights and exploits workers in the hotel industry in Southern California.
- The SAG-AFTRA strike reflects a larger struggle against Wall Street and Silicon Valley influences in the entertainment industry, highlighting the need for solidarity among workers.
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Troubles in the Hotel Industry and the Role of Insta-Work
The hotel industry in Southern California is facing strikes, and the use of Insta-Work as a platform for strikebreaking is a prominent issue. Hotels are using Insta-Work to hire workers as strikebreakers, bypassing the union and undermining the strike efforts. The case of Thomas, a worker who was hired through Insta-Work, highlights the unfairness and exploitative nature of this practice. It also raises concerns about racial dynamics, as black workers are being used as strikebreakers in an industry where they are underrepresented. The complaint against Insta-Work and hotels involved in this practice exposes the violation of labor rights and the need for better protections in the gig economy.
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