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Millions of people earn their income through the platform economy. Their work is often characterised by precarious employment, operational costs and risks, and a lack of access to formal labour rights and Minimum Wage guarantees.

During our webinar, we heard from worker representatives and gig economy experts from the Netherlands, Pakistan, Indonesia, India, and the United States. Their stories make it very clear what is at stake. A draft Convention for platform workers has been added to the agenda of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, scheduled for June 2026. It could mark a turning point.

Read the full article at
https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/news-stories/platform-workers-pay-ilo-convention?utm_campaign=GIG-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=insights-carousel-caption

What does a Living Wage actually mean for someone paid per delivery, per task, or per piece? And who is responsible for social security when there is no employer in the picture?

In our April Living Wage Info Session, Paulien Osse sat down with Daniela Ceccon to dig into the practical realities of fair pay for non-traditional workers. Swipe through for the key insights, and join us on 29 May to keep the conversation going.

What does it take to redesign a global data platform?
We spoke with Hala El Chamaa, who led WageIndicator’s website relaunch, to understand the thinking behind the transition, the decisions that shaped it, and what it means for users.
From improving accessibility to balancing global data with local context, this shift goes beyond design. It changes how labour market data is accessed and used.
Swipe to read her insights.

Although AI seems to be capable of doing everything “by itself”, in practice, it depends on tens of millions of workers who mainly perform their work in precarious conditions.

This session focuses on the question of what a data worker should earn at a minimum to be able to cover their basic needs.

Scroll through to learn more.

📅 29 May 2026 | 2 pm – 3 pm CEST

Register here: https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/events/rightscon-2026-ai-runs-on-human-labour-but-at-what-price/?utm_campaign=Events-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=carousel-reannouncement

How does a global company like IKEA implement Living Wages across its entire value chain?

WageIndicator's Paulien Osse and Blanca Civit spoke with Marjolein Scheerders, Lead Responsible Wage Practices at IKEA, about what works, what they learned, and what they'd tell other companies just starting out.

Read the full case study at https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/news-stories/companies-case-studies/how-ikea-implements-living-wages?utm_campaign=LW-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=IKEA-caption

How can investors make sure that a certain company is truly paying their employees a Living Wage and not just “greenwashing”? WageIndicator and guests discuss examples of solid annual reports referencing Living Wages. A report so good that you would love to invest in that company.

Be there, join the discussion! Get the best insights and reality checks from the WageIndicator experts: Paulien Osse, Daniela Ceccon, Nii Ashia and Mehr Kalra.

📅 29 May 2026
🕒 11:00 – 12:00 AM CET
📍 Online (Zoom)

Register here:
https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/events/investing-in-a-company-that-pays-a-living-wage?utm_campaign=Events-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=announcement

How can unions secure regulation and minimum standards for workers in the gig economy?

Join the discussion on 15 May 2026, 9 am CEST

https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/events/securing-minimum-standards-and-pay-in-the-platform-economy-2026?utm_campaign=Events-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=carousel-reminder-caption

Swipe to see what will be covered.

What happens when more than 200 local websites become one global platform?

Over the years, WageIndicator’s work has been shaped by teams across countries, each contributing to how labour market information is collected, understood, and shared.

With our new look now live, we asked some of them to reflect on this transition and what it means going forward.

Swipe to read what they said.

Call for papers is now open for the 2nd International Conference: Work, Wages and Workforce.

The global labour market is undergoing a massive transformation due to rapid technological advancements, a surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), trade tensions and policy uncertainty, climate change, and demographic shifts across countries.

The 2nd International Conference: Work, Wages and Workforce aims to create a unique interface between academia, practitioners, and industry, advancing scholarly discourse and encouraging evidence-based practice and policymaking.
If you are working on topics related to labour markets, wages, skills, platform work, or collective bargaining, this is an opportunity to contribute to the discussion.

Did we tell you? There’s also an opportunity to publish your work.

All submissions must be completed by 11:59 PM IST, 31 July 2026.

Find out more and submit your paper:
https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/events/2nd-international-conference-work-wages-and-workforce-2026?utm_campaign=Events-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=announcement

Join our speakers for the webinar:

Jack Boutros, Strategic Campaigner at Transport Workers Union, will share his insights and experiences from seven years of campaigning for gig workers in Australia.

He will discuss the TWU's experience in campaigning for gig workers, the Australian legislative breakthrough and how it is being applied through current negotiations with platforms in Australia.

Alex Veen, Associate Professor at The University of Sydney Business School, will join the discussion to reflect on the wider impact of these agreements in the context of the gig economy.

Moderator: Martijn Arets, Researcher and platform economy expert at WageIndicator

📅 15 May 2026
🕒 9 am – 10 am CEST
📍 Online (Zoom)

Register here to attend our webinar:
https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/events/securing-minimum-standards-and-pay-in-the-platform-economy-2026?utm_campaign=Events-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=speakers

How can unions secure regulation and standards for workers in the gig economy?

Join our webinar to hear the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of Australia share their experience of establishing binding and enforceable standards for platform economy workers.

In 2024, the TWU secured new legislation which allows the union to establish binding and enforceable standards for gig economy workers.

📅 15 May 2026
🕒 9 am – 10 am CEST
📍 Online (Zoom)

Register here to attend our webinar: https://wageindicator.org/what-we-do/events/securing-minimum-standards-and-pay-in-the-platform-economy-2026?utm_campaign=Events-26&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=announcement-caption