on-demand economy

Transport Apps Promised to Eliminate Friction. But at What Cost?Transport Apps Promised to Eliminate Friction. But at What Cost?

Transport Apps Promised to Eliminate Friction. But at What Cost?

[ad_1] In the vision of the “frictionless” city that is held by many in tech, where virtually every city service,…

3 years ago
When Gig Workers Are Murdered, Their Families Foot the BillWhen Gig Workers Are Murdered, Their Families Foot the Bill

When Gig Workers Are Murdered, Their Families Foot the Bill

[ad_1] The maze of policies and supplemental policies can get complicated quickly. First off, most personal auto insurance plans don’t…

3 years ago
Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker LawWashington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law

Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law

[ad_1] James Childers says he really likes his job driving for Uber and Lyft in Spokane, a city in Washington…

3 years ago
Amazon Staten Island Workers Unionize in a Historic FirstAmazon Staten Island Workers Unionize in a Historic First

Amazon Staten Island Workers Unionize in a Historic First

[ad_1] The ALU also benefited from geography. “New York City is a union town,” said RWDSU president Stuart Appelbaum during…

3 years ago