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Why Gig Companies Want to Call Their Workers Independent Contractors

By Jennifer Gollan / Reveal Sep 8, 2018 A California court ruling makes it harder for companies to classify employees as independent contractors. Gig economy companies are pushing back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Gig Economy’ Is the New Term for Serfdom

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Aug 12, 2018 In this reposted column, Chris Hedges argues that the capitalist elites want everyone else to be temp workers trapped in demeaning, low-paying, part-time, service-sector jobs without job security or benefits. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘The Gig Economy’ Is the New Term for Serfdom

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 25, 2018 The capitalist elites want everyone else to be temp workers trapped in demeaning, low-paying, part-time, service-sector jobs without job security or benefits. For a prime example of this, check out what Uber and Lyft have done to taxi drivers, and their own drivers, in New York City. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Seattle Socialist Councilwoman Kshama Sawant Debates Breitbart Editor

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 13, 2014 If you're looking to get depressed, listen to a crowd of Seattle residents cheer a couple of conservatives demanding that their fellow Americans be deprived of a measly $6 raise in the minimum wage. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Don’t We Pay People Enough? 8 Facts About America’s Struggling Working People

By Bill Quigley, AlterNet Feb 9, 2012 Millions of people in the US work and are still poor Here are eight points that show why the U needs to dedicate itself to making work pay. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )