Abstract
This paper explores the heterogeneity of care platforms, starting from case studies of two platforms in the Italian domestic work sector: one that carries out matching between supply and demand, reinforcing informal work (Helpling), and one that acts as an employer (Batmaid).The analysis shows that digital platforms can introduce a corporate logic into a sector where it has not been present until now. For both platforms and the related models, this determines a potential for the level of corporate bargaining – something that trade unions have, so far, not considered, due to a lack of recognition of the needs of platform domestic workers.
