Protest Against Uber and Gig Economy

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What is the main reason for the protest outside the Europa building in Brussels?

To support the gig economy

To oppose the new rules for food delivery companies

To protest against food delivery platforms

To demand better working conditions for platform workers (correct)

What is printed on the banner held by the protesters?

Support Uber

Gig Economy Forever

Don't Let Uber Make the Law (correct)

Platform Workers Unite

Where do Camille Peeters, Marcus Haunold, and Felipe Corredor live?

In the same country

In Asia

In different countries in Europe (correct)

In the United States

What is Marcus Haunold's occupation?

Courier for Foodora Signup and view all the answers

Why is Marcus Haunold finding it difficult to make a living from gig work?

Because he is not paid sick leave immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is Marcus Haunold's employment status in Austria?

Free employee Signup and view all the answers

What has Marcus Haunold done in the past year to make ends meet?

Started working for a second platform, Wolt Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the protesters regarding the gig economy?

That companies are taking advantage of workers Signup and view all the answers

What do Camille Peeters, Marcus Haunold, and Felipe Corredor have in common?

They all work as couriers for different companies in different countries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the target of the protesters' anger?

The European Union politicians Signup and view all the answers

What does Marcus Haunold find problematic about his employment status?

He does not receive a holiday allowance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the protest according to Marcus Haunold?

To change the current situation for platform workers Signup and view all the answers

How long does Marcus Haunold have to be ill before he is paid sick leave?

Three days Signup and view all the answers

What do the protesters believe is the motivation behind food delivery platforms' rejection of new rules?

To take advantage of their workers Signup and view all the answers

Where did Marcus Haunold work as a courier?

Vienna, Austria Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the banner held by the protesters?

It reflects the protesters' message against Uber Signup and view all the answers

What is the current situation for platform workers according to Marcus Haunold?

Really bad Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Protest Against Uber and Gig Economy

A small group of protesters, including Camille Peeters, Marcus Haunold, and Felipe Corredor, gathered at a roundabout in Brussels, opposite the Europa building, to express their anger towards politicians.
The protesters' message, printed on a banner, reads "Don't Let Uber Make the Law."
The three men, who work for different companies and live in different countries (Belgium, Austria, and Spain), have shared experiences as couriers for popular food delivery platforms.

Working Conditions for Gig Economy Workers

Marcus Haunold, a courier for Foodora in Vienna, has spent the past five years working as a "free employee," a special category of worker in Austria.
As a "free employee," Haunold is only paid sick leave after three days of being ill.
He does not receive a holiday allowance.
Haunold finds it increasingly difficult to make a living from gig work and has started working for a second platform, Wolt, to make ends meet.

Demands for Change

The protesters believe that platforms are taking advantage of their workers.
They argue that new rules are needed to fix the gig economy's problems.
Haunold asserts that "something has to change, because the current situation is really bad for most platform workers."

Protest Against Gig Economy

Protesters gather at a roundabout opposite Brussels' Europa building, demanding action against exploitation of gig economy workers.
The group displays a banner reading "Don't Let Uber Make the Law", highlighting their opposition to companies' attempts to influence policy.

Personal Experiences

Camille Peeters, Marcus Haunold, and Felipe Corredor share their experiences as couriers for popular food delivery platforms in Belgium, Austria, and Spain.
Despite working for different companies and living in different countries, they all conclude that platforms are taking advantage of their workers.

Working Conditions

Marcus Haunold, a Foodora courier in Vienna, reveals his struggles as a "free employee", a special category of worker in Austria.
As a "free employee", Haunold is only paid sick leave after three days of being ill and does not receive a holiday allowance.
He finds it increasingly difficult to make a living from gig work, prompting him to start working for a second platform, Wolt, to make ends meet.

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A group of protesters, including Camille Peeters, Marcus Haunold, and Felipe Corredor, gathered in Brussels to express their anger towards politicians and the gig economy, particularly Uber.