Muradil Jumadildе uulu: Improving Working Conditions for Platform-Based Workers is a Key Priority for the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan
Muradil Jumadilde uulu, Chairperson of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK), met with the head of the primary trade union organization “Kabylan”, representing taxi drivers, to discuss the daily challenges faced by workers in the platform-based economy.
The discussion focused on key issues such as licensing of services, insurance, and overall working conditions in the context of the digital economy and platform-based employment.
“We understand that platform employment is the reality of today’s labor market. Our task is to ensure that the rights and interests of these workers are protected. The Federation is already working in this direction and is open to cooperation with trade unions representing workers engaged in new forms of employment,” emphasized the FTUK Chair.
He noted that the Federation of Trade Unions is actively involved in addressing the issues faced by platform workers, whose presence in the labor market continues to grow.
Within the CIS, work is currently underway on a draft Model Law on Platform Employment, in which the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) is participating.
The document includes proposals by the GCTU, including:
• the protection of platform workers’ rights,
• a ban on civil-law contracts in hazardous occupations,
• mechanisms for collective protection and social partnership.
Particular attention is given to the resolution of labor disputes and to the regulation of employment of foreign nationals.
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