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Who's Driving Whom?
Land of the Giants
Gig Work - The Promise of the American Dream
Uber, DoorDash and Postmates argued that the independent contractor designation was more appropriate for drivers than the more traditional designation of employee. Tech companies sold this classification to their workers as a way for them to be their own bosses. By 2018, thousands in the gig economy were experiencing extreme financial insecurity. According to a 2019 Federal Reserve report, gig workers who supported themselves through the gig economy struggle financially far more than the average worker.
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