by dankeelan | Jun 2, 2020 | Benefits, Gig Workers
Every day at lunchtime, gig workers rush in and out of the noodle, dumpling and gyro joints that line University Way Northeast to grab meals ordered through online apps. During the coronavirus pandemic, their deliveries are keeping Seattle restaurants open and...
by dankeelan | May 26, 2020 | Gig Workers, Unions
Prior to the coronavirus, it might have seemed easy to imagine which jobs would remain “essential.” Doctors and nurses, certainly; grocery store workers and gas station attendants and mechanics, the type of people you meet with for what you need in good times and bad:...
by dankeelan | May 26, 2020 | Disabilities
Earlier this year, Kate McWilliams was looking into disability studies programs across Canada, but none offered a fully online curriculum. She reached out, asking to participate virtually because she has a physical disability that makes leaving the house...
by dankeelan | May 26, 2020 | Future of Work
Warehouses, recycling facilities, grocery stores, and more are automating tasks and investing in robots. And many companies have taken a more worker-first approach—increasing hourly wages, extending benefits, and enhancing sick leave—all while...
by dankeelan | May 26, 2020 | Remote Work
After weeks and months of working remotely, how do office workers feel about heading back to the office? Most of them say they are just fine continuing to work at home even though states are relaxing shelter-in-place orders. Hana, the coworking arm of commercial...
Recent Comments