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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.
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.
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.