Abstract

LONGO, Julieta; BUSSO, Mariana  and  MASSI, Mariana FERNÁNDEZ. Work on Platforms in Argentina uses and valuations of this new work modality. Trab. soc. [online]. 2023, vol.24, n.41, pp.281-297.  Epub July 01, 2023. ISSN 1514-6871.

The aim of this article is to analyse platform work in Argentina as an alternative chosen by a segment of the workforce. To this end, we explore the uses and valuations that those who work there make of this type of work. With the aim of making visible antagonistic situations that lie behind the phenomenon of the platform economy, we select two cases related to different types of services: delivery (home delivery) and graphic design. Likewise, the workforce they bring together has different characteristics depending on the complexity of the task performed. While delivery platforms offer physical services of low complexity, design platforms offer virtual services of medium and high qualification. The analysis is based on primary data, which respond to a qualitative methodological strategy. We conducted in-depth interviews with workers from both types of platforms in two cities (Buenos Aires City and La Plata). The main contribution lies in identifying and systematising different uses and valuations of platform work in Argentina, which allows us to shed light on the reasons for choosing to carry out this work activity.

Keywords : Platform Economy; Platform work; Delivery; Graphic design; Latin America; Argentina.

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