A group of 33 civil society groups, trade unions, and human rights organizations called on Tuesday for the creation of a new treaty that would enshrine labor protections and legal standards for “gig” workers in international law.

The joint statement , which was signed by organizations including Human Rights Watch and Privacy International, called for member states at the 113th session of the International Labor Conference (ILC), meeting until June 12, to address the business model of platform companies, which they say has contributed to deepening inequality and worker vulnerabilities. The statement highlighted low wages, a lack of social protections, and non-transparent control via company algorithms as areas of concern.

The groups asked the ILC to ensure workers harmed by unfair a

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