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Part of the strike by the Tunisian Airlines crews in the capital on Friday, February 19, 2021. (EPA) Tunis- Al Mongi Al Saidani
Tunisian parliament Speaker Rached Ghannouchi has proposed an initiative in an attempt to overcome the political crisis in the country.
He suggested holding an urgent tripartite meeting with President Kais Saied and Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi as soon as possible to resolve the “constitutional oath” crisis.
He also called on Saied to gather heads of the several parties in the country to exchange visions and advice over the situation and the required decisions, in light of the economic, social, and health crises.
Uber lobbies for ‘Prop 22’-style gig work standards in the EU
Uber is shooting its shot at EU lawmakers as they dial up scrutiny of working conditions on gig platforms to decide whether new rules are needed to improve the lot of gig workers.
The ride-hailing and on-demand food delivery giant has published a white paper today in which it lobbies European policymakers for what it couches as a “new standard” for platform work.
In the paper Uber talks of the need to expand some benefits to gig workers seeking to eschew the nightmare scenario (for Uber) of having to fund the full suite of employment rights if its drivers and riders were reclassified as workers/employees.
Uber lobbies for Prop 22 -style gig work standards in the EU
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February 15, 2021, 6:51 AM·24 min read
Uber is shooting its shot at EU lawmakers as they dial up scrutiny of working conditions on gig platforms to decide whether new rules are needed to improve the lot of gig workers.
The ride-hailing and on-demand food delivery giant has published a white paper today in which it lobbies European policymakers for what it couches as a new standard for platform work.
In the paper Uber talks of the need to expand some benefits to gig workers seeking to eschew the nightmare scenario (for Uber) of having to fund the full suite of employment rights if its drivers and riders were reclassified as workers/employees.
Tunisiaâs Crisis Deepens The Gap Between Politicians and The Public! Published February 14th, 2021 - 12:59 GMT
A Tunisian man flashes the V for victory sign as youths burn tires and block roads in the southern city of Tataouine, on February 12, 2021, to protest against the government s failure to keep its promise to provide jobs and investments. FATHI NASRI / AFP
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The leader of the Free Destourian Party, Abir Moussi, ranked fourth, with a confidence rating of 24 %, trailed by independent MP Safi Said.
Tunisiaâs economic, political and social crises have soured the public mood and deepened the gap between political actors and the public.