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NINE out of 10 workers in the so-called gig economy have suffered abuse and violence at work, a new survey has revealed.
Two-thirds have been physically assaulted, and the worst-affected victims are black and minority ethnic (BAME) workers, of whom 60 per cent say incidents of verbal abuse and violence take place as often as once a month.
The survey was carried out by the Independent Workers of Great Britain union (IWGB), which accuses employers such as Deliveroo of failing to protect its workers.
CWU leader DAVE WARD tells Ben Chacko a strategy to unite workers on class lines is needed – and sectoral collective bargaining must be at its heart
A just transition to Great British Railways and a clean and safe railway for all is not only desirable but also necessary. MARYAM ESLAMDOUST explains