Listen "The gig economy with Joe Durbidge"
Episode Synopsis
This week we’re joined by Joe Durbidge to talk about the concept and meaning of “the gig economy”. We discuss how it’s a lot less fun than it sounds and how understanding workers rights for some shines a light on systemic patterns affecting the rights of us all. Words of Affirmation is a podcast from Care Full, hosted by Hannah Webster & Ruth Hannan. Our guest Joe Durbidge is a campaign-led researcher at IWGB and was previously a courier full time.You can support the podcast to continue by signing up to our Patreon.You can find out more about hosts Care Full on our website.You can find out more about the IWGB on their websiteOur positive affirmations this week spanned the work of the IWGB, Ireland’s basic income for the arts and Care Full’s recent work on care solidarity.Our music for the episode is Bobby Bertoli’s Rebirth (thanks Bob x).
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