Work and digitalisationElevating the Cinderellas of social care In the wake of the pandemic, trade unions managed to improve the working conditions of care workers. Still, welfare privatisation remains an issue By Lisa Pelling
Work and digitalisationRetreat into cyberspace To save the planet, governments are pressuring individuals to adapt, reducing the likelihood of resistance. Cyberspace could be an escape By Ayad Al-Ani
Work and digitalisationA paradigm-gone-wrong A feminist digital future cannot be achieved by gender inclusion into an oppressive digital order that, in fact, needs to be completely overhauled By Nandini Chami
Work and digitalisationAt the mercy of the algorithm Excessive reliance on algorithmic management has raised concerns regarding its opaque decision-making mechanisms and implication for workers By Padmini Sharma
Work and digitalisationWho is really fit for the digital age? Demographic change in Europe has made mature women a vital part of the workforce. Meeting their needs must be part of the digital transition By Inga Sabanova
Work and digitalisationA bright future for the Western Balkan IT industry A boom in its tech industry has the potential to bring growth to the Western Balkans, where well-paid and high-quality jobs have usually been scarce By Bojan Stojkovski
Work and digitalisationA blind spot in the EU’s Chips Act The European Chips Act neglects dependencies on older Chinese semiconductor factories. But for many industries, these larger chips play a vital role By Julia Hess
Work and digitalisationFrench workers are fed up The massive protests over Macron’s pension reforms reflect the feeling of frustration and injustice that has spread throughout French working society By Benjamin Schreiber
Work and digitalisationBehind Britain’s strike wave There is no way out of a skills crisis this big other than through institutional changes. But the Tories don't have the time or appetite for that By Paul Mason
Work and digitalisationPlatform workers need stronger legal protection 2023 can become an important year for the platform economy. A strong directive might be decided, finally improving conditions for workers By Oliver Philipp
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Russia’s social media battleground Since invading Ukraine, Russia has tightened restrictions around social media. But, not all is lost — there are regime-critical Russian actors at work
The real drivers of inflation The ECB is fighting inflation with interest rate hikes — putting the main burden on workers. But the causes of inflation lie outside the labour market