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> I’ve often felt like there would be a lot of value for an app that’d simply let gig workers in an area find each other to talk and actually create a “workplac
by robertlagrant 2y ago
> I’ve often felt like there would be a lot of value for an app that’d simply let gig workers in an area find each other to talk and actually create a “workplace”.
What would that mean, to be a workplace?
- parpfish 2y agoit could be anything that just allows social connection between people that are doing the same job in the same geographic region but are largely invisible to one another. i'd try not to be prescriptive about it, but it could cover anything from a light 'random chat' channel to vent about petty workplace annoyances, 'tips and tricks' for success, or more serious channels to talk about workplace safety/conditions/unionization
- robertlagrant 2y agoBut if it's a gig, where's the workplace? E.g. if all the domestic builders in my town got together, who would they unionise against? They're not employed; that's not a gig.
- parpfish 2y agoDomestic builders aren’t really what come to mind for “gig workers”. This would be for folks who have some app controlling their work- uber drivers, door dashers, etc.