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Gig Economy Workers Relying on Federal Aid | Dayton News
A new government report reveals a troubling trend in the gig economy: millions of workers across platforms like Amazon, Uber, and DoorDash are now heavily reliant on federal aid, with Amazon’s need tripling since the pandemic. Senator Bernie Sanders calls it “corporate welfare,” arguing that taxpayers are subsidizing low wages for big corporations. Amazon counters that its sheer size creates jobs, but data from 15 agencies across 11 states paints a clear picture—flexible work isn’t always financially stable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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