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The Greek labour market has undergone significant transformations over the past two decades, primarily attributed to the pervasive proliferation of flexible employment structures and the implementation of austerity measures in response to the profound economic crisis of 2010. These dynamics have substantially eroded the influence of organized labour, as evidenced by notable declines in collective bargaining coverage rates and a surge in unemployment. According to Korfiatis (2021), the collective bargaining coverage rate currently stands at 14.7% of the workforce, a stark contrast to the European Union (EU) average of 60%. Concurrently, Greece grapples with markedly elevated unemployment levels, reaching 16%, in stark contrast to the EU average of 7.3%. Furthermore, the actual purchasing power of workers in Greece, prior to the ongoing cost of living crisis, ranks among the lowest in the EU. Recent data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Eurostat reveals that Greek individuals tend to work longer hours than their European counterparts. This phenomenon is attributed, in part, to substandard remuneration levels and widespread violations of labour laws by employers. Notwithstanding these challenges, recent labour reforms, exemplified by Law 4808/2021, have facilitated a shift towards more individualized working time arrangements, concurrently rendering the undertaking of strike activities a considerably more arduous endeavour. In the milieu of disorganized capitalism, this chapter seeks to scrutinize the potential avenues for workers to resist prevailing mechanisms of labour value extraction inherent in the Greek gig economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on individuals engaged in food delivery roles within digital platforms, complemented by an exploration of pertinent cancel campaigns within the realm of social media. The analysis draws from various published statistical data, a review of earlier surveys examining the working and living conditions in Greece and interview findings with key informants in trade unions and gig workers.

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Migrant Labour in the Greek Gig Economy

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    2025年

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  • Lefteris Kretsos,
  • Vassilis Charitsis

摘要

The Greek labour market has undergone significant transformations over the past two decades, primarily attributed to the pervasive proliferation of flexible employment structures and the implementation of austerity measures in response to the profound economic crisis of 2010. These dynamics have substantially eroded the influence of organized labour, as evidenced by notable declines in collective bargaining coverage rates and a surge in unemployment. According to Korfiatis (2021), the collective bargaining coverage rate currently stands at 14.7% of the workforce, a stark contrast to the European Union (EU) average of 60%. Concurrently, Greece grapples with markedly elevated unemployment levels, reaching 16%, in stark contrast to the EU average of 7.3%. Furthermore, the actual purchasing power of workers in Greece, prior to the ongoing cost of living crisis, ranks among the lowest in the EU. Recent data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Eurostat reveals that Greek individuals tend to work longer hours than their European counterparts. This phenomenon is attributed, in part, to substandard remuneration levels and widespread violations of labour laws by employers. Notwithstanding these challenges, recent labour reforms, exemplified by Law 4808/2021, have facilitated a shift towards more individualized working time arrangements, concurrently rendering the undertaking of strike activities a considerably more arduous endeavour. In the milieu of disorganized capitalism, this chapter seeks to scrutinize the potential avenues for workers to resist prevailing mechanisms of labour value extraction inherent in the Greek gig economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on individuals engaged in food delivery roles within digital platforms, complemented by an exploration of pertinent cancel campaigns within the realm of social media. The analysis draws from various published statistical data, a review of earlier surveys examining the working and living conditions in Greece and interview findings with key informants in trade unions and gig workers.