The gig economy: The precariat in a climate precarious world

Summary

This article examines how gig workers, particularly app-based couriers, are vulnerable to climate change, using insights from Vietnam. It calls for a re-evaluation of gig economy practices in a warming world. These workers face harsh conditions, adverse weather, and inadequate protections, highlighting the intersection of flexibility, misclassification, precarity, and environmental risks. The article emphasises integrating climate considerations into discussions of gig economy labour, urging platform companies to use their technology for sustainable practices. Ultimately, it stresses the need for a holistic approach to understanding climate impacts on gig economy employment, advocating for transformative solutions led by platform companies.

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