What would worker-owned delivery platforms look like?
Our new piece introduces OpenCourier — an open protocol for interoperable, worker-owned delivery platforms.
Thanks to @PCC_Global for amplifying it
https://t.co/qhNOLgObOB
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Phakin introduces himself in this essay by situating his doctoral research at Cambridge alongside his engagement with Crypto Leftist communities. https://t.co/hqpHNpvElM
Spain offers real evidence that platform logistics can be cooperative: Givit, a worker-owned platform co-op in delivery, now has 900+ members and €12m+ in revenue. https://t.co/dhfLVPZo5s #platformcoop
Join us to reimagine AI beyond Big Tech. Istanbul, Nov 11-14. "Cooperative AI." 4 days linking tech to social movements. 30+ countries; scholars, data labelers, policymakers, union organizers, co-op leaders. https://t.co/8MB7MExDQm
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Syllabus of "AI Without Bosses" is now live:
https://t.co/FjU5BeoTqm
The 15 week online course is free with a $45 registration fee. Enroll now; closes soon:
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Join us Sept 11 for "Beyond Democracy Theater" w/ Dan McQuillan, Emily Tseng, Joan Kinyua, Anna Iovine, Dorleta Urrutia-Oñate, Linda Huber, & Trebor Scholz—on worker power + AI alternatives. REGISTER: https://t.co/bUi49cpaEw
The Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) at The New School is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship Program. Apply by Feb 28, 2025: https://t.co/MAdtxn3pry
Our comrades at @mirlospace are starting a platform cooperative that mixes elements of Bandcamp & Patreon with worker (& eventually, community) control to empower musicians.
Their Kickstarter is up & they need *your* help!
⏬DONATE BELOW!⏬
https://t.co/C07o32TKTN
🌟Bonus: Check out The Thiruvananthapuram Declaration. This crucial document is paving the way for a #DigitalEconomy that prioritizes people & the planet over profit. Endorse the declaration here.👇
https://t.co/JY5ha6XphQ
📢Great news!
The application deadline for the Program Officer vacancy is now extended until 10 April 2024. If you're passionate about contributing to Asia-Pacific research initiatives, join our ICA-AP team!
Details: https://t.co/f1fFIrrK1m #JobOpening#ResearchRole
BREAKING - The European Council just approved the compromise text of the Platform Work Directive. The Directive now goes for the final approval in Parliament but that should be a formality. After many years of negotiations Europe will now have its common standard on platform work
🌐Calling all Platform Cooperatives around the globe! 🤝 I'm conducting an international survey on the evolution, identities, and challenges of platform coops. Your insights matter! 🌍💬 Please share and RT, 🔗Survey link: https://t.co/dmgTzvRnUf @platformcoop#PlatformCoops 🌐✨