GWU concludes Platform Workers Workshop with call for stronger social dialogue and worker protection

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The two-day workshop organised by the General Workers’ Union (GWU) on platform workers concluded on Wednesday with a series of interventions, including contributions from workers employed in the sector. They shared their experiences and highlighted the challenges they face in their day-to-day work, while thanking the GWU for its continued commitment to defending their rights and ensuring that their voices are heard.

The workshop formed part of the project “Supporting Social Dialogue in the Age of Platform Work and Flexible Employment – SSD”, which is being implemented by the GWU and is co-funded by the European Union.

During the second day of the workshop, participants discussed the definition of platform workers, the challenges associated with platform work, and a number of policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the protection and rights of workers in this rapidly evolving sector.

Among the speakers was Andre Callus from the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), who presented a human rights and equality perspective on platform work. He also addressed issues relating to equality, non-discrimination and workplace flexibility in the context of evolving forms of employment.

The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Kendrick Bondin, Secretary of the Government, Public Entities and Health Section within the GWU and coordinator of the project. He thanked all the speakers, participants and platform workers who contributed to the discussions, emphasising that meaningful social dialogue is essential to developing policies that reflect the changing nature of work while ensuring fair working conditions and stronger protection for platform workers.

Bondin stressed that the insights gathered throughout the workshop will contribute to the next stages of the project and help inform future recommendations aimed at improving labour standards and social dialogue in the platform economy.