Here in the UK, there seem to be two main demographics doing "gig work" - recent immigrants who don't have the language skills or qualifications for most other

Here in the UK, there seem to be two main demographics doing "gig work" - recent immigrants who don't have the language skills or qualifications for most other types of employment, and students or semi-retired people who need some supplementary income. These jobs ("self-employment opportunities") are a long way from ideal, but for many people they're the least-worst option. The alternative to working for Uber or Deliveroo many well be unemployment. Gig economy workers have started to unionise, which is a highly significant step - the union has crowdfunded several legal challenges and has already chalked up some victories for their members. https://iwgb.org.uk/ https://iwgb.org.uk/