by dankeelan | Oct 3, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers
As New Yorkers are turning to gig work to make ends meet, they are earning less than they were two years ago. The number of gig workers in New York City more than doubled in the last two years, according to data analyzed by Agents Only, an online gig platform. But...
by dankeelan | Sep 26, 2023 | Gig Workers, Jobs
If you’ve been thinking about getting a side hustle, you’re in good company. Zapier reports that 40% of Americans held down a side gig in 2022. And if you’re able to carve out the time for a second job, the extra cash might benefit your finances in a...
by dankeelan | Sep 26, 2023 | Gig Workers, Safety
Joshua Wood remembers days during the COVID-19 lockdown when New York City’s streets were practically empty, save for workers like him. That experience convinced the 25-year-old Brooklynite — who makes deliveries for both Uber Eats and a package delivery service —...
by dankeelan | Sep 19, 2023 | Gig Workers
Joshua Wood remembers days during the COVID-19 lockdown when New York City’s streets were practically empty, save for workers like him. That experience convinced the 25-year-old Brooklynite — who makes deliveries for both Uber Eats and a package delivery service —...
by dankeelan | Sep 13, 2023 | Featured, Gig Workers
Online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce, according to a World Bank report released Thursday. The report estimates the...
by dankeelan | Sep 5, 2023 | Gig Workers, Unions
This Labor Day, America’s labor movement is at the brink of a pivotal moment. Conservatives are now joining liberals in embracing the vital role of labor unions for advancing a worker-centric society—albeit with some crucial reforms in mind. This comes at a time...
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