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Gig economy
Organizing labor in an era of temporary work and the gig economy
Aug 20, 2020
The labor movement of the future moves beyond traditional collective bargaining, says former SEIU Local 26 President Javier Morillo.
Uber and Lyft have to classify drivers as employees, California judge orders
by
David Brancaccio
, Kristin Schwab
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 11, 2020
The ride-hailing companies now have 10 days to appeal the ruling.
Gig workers worry about losing federal jobless benefits
Jul 23, 2020
If the $600-a-week pandemic payment disappears, many may have trouble covering their basic expenses.
"Tip baiting" is just the latest battle over tips among gig workers
Apr 10, 2020
Gig platforms have long been ambivalent about encouraging tips that many workers depend on.
Musician-writer Dessa on what happens when artists' gigs go away
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 30, 2020
"What are we supposed to do when we've got to stay apart?" said musician and writer Dessa.
Gig workers are vulnerable in an outbreak
Mar 3, 2020
They interact with the public and handle food, but often have no safety net to fall back on.
Decade in workplace culture defined by uneven recovery
Jan 1, 2020
The longest economic expansion brought confidence for some, insecurity for others.
For public good, not for profit.
Uber gives California drivers more control over which rides they accept
Dec 16, 2019
As Uber prepares to prove its California drivers are independent contractors, it says it's giving them more independence.
Shopping in the gig economy after retirement
by
Sean McHenry
Dec 13, 2019
One retiree earns a little extra with a shopping app.
For government contractors, shutdown debt can linger
by
Rose Conlon
Nov 18, 2019
Lila Johnson is still paying back the money she borrowed last shutdown.