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November 23, 2018

Can gig economy companies and trade unions play nicely?

Danish cleaners try a deal, but it may not work elsewhere


Maija Palmer

4 min read

Relations between gig economy companies and trade unions are growing increasingly tense. Earlier this month the UK high court heard the latest legal case brought by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain against Deliveroo, the online food delivery company. At stake is whether Deliveroo riders can be classified as workers - and therefore entitled to collective bargaining for better pay and conditions - or if they are self-employed.

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