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Tag: gig economy

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August 4, 2022

In the News: The Manipulation of Uber’s Public Image Profoundly Impacted the Lives of Taxi Drivers

The Uber Files leak reveals that the company embarked on a deliberate PR strategy that involved the media, public officials and academics.

November 26, 2021

In the News: Erin Reid on How the Gig Economy Could Change the Rules of Work Forever

Associate Professor Erin Reid discusses how the varied and robust gig labour force could spur changes and improvements for gig workers.

Food delivery couriers congregate in Turin, Italy. (Shutterstock)
August 12, 2021

Six challenges of being a gig worker during the COVID-19 pandemic

Erin Reid and researchers talk about the challenges gig workers face and what resources are available to help them.

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March 24, 2021

Journalism jobs are precarious, financially insecure and require family support

Erin Reid and Farnaz Ghaedipour study how people in precarious employment handle the day-to-day demands of their work.