workerssuch

workerssuch is a neologism used in critical labor studies to describe a hypothetical class of workers who organize through decentralized networks and mutual aid, often leveraging digital coordination tools. The term is not widely standardized and appears mainly in theoretical discussions rather than as a formal, widely adopted label. It is typically presented as a way to analyze how modern, contingent work can be organized beyond traditional employer-employee relations.

Origin and usage of the term are informal. In scholarly and activist writing, workerssuch is used to illustrate a form of labor organization that emphasizes collective governance, transparency, and reciprocal support within a network of participants who exchange tasks and resources. The concept aims to capture practices that combine flexibility with mutual accountability, rather than relying on hierarchical structures or single-point management.

Key characteristics commonly associated with workerssuch include decentralized coordination, platform-mediated task allocation, low barriers to entry, and a focus on mutual aid and shared risk. Proponents argue that such networks can reduce vulnerability for workers by spreading risk and enabling collective bargaining through open governance models. Critics, however, warn that the term can be vague or aspirational, and they question how scalable and legally stable these arrangements can be in real-world economies.

See also: gig economy, platform labor, worker cooperative, mutual aid networks.