WAO - The Workers' Algorithm Observatory

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The WAO researches and audits work algorithms to empower workers. Companies increasingly rely on opaque, black-box algorithms to determine pay, scheduling, and access to work, while the data needed to understand and challenge these systems remains out of reach for workers and organizers. To address this gap, the WAO develops technology-enabled research tools, data infrastructure, and academic–organizer partnerships that support existing labor and worker organizations. By building meaningful relationships with worker organizers, crowdsourcing data, conducting transparent and policy-relevant research, and thinking deeply about the data workers need both now and in the next 5-20 years, the WAO aims to increase worker power, inform policymaking, and improve conditions for workers today and in the future.

Worker-led audits in the platform economy Contact Us Partners Our Work WAO helps workers and allies investigate black-box algorithmic systems We're crowdsourcing the data necessary for meaningful, scientific audits Our group is building tools and support for workers and allies Tools We're building tools to investigate black-box algorithmic systems FairFare FairFare crowdsources fare data from drivers to help stakeholders understand the ride-hail industry. Drivers securely link job data to analyze fare trends in multiple states. Learn more FareShare FareShare automates lost wage…

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