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Work and digitalisation

Elevating 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

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Retreat 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

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A 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

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At 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

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Who 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

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A 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

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A 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

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French 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

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Behind 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

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Platform 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