Research from Canada and the United States suggests gig companies avoid paying millions of dollars in payroll taxes and workers’ compensation premiums. This not only deprives workers of protections, but also drains revenues from vital social benefit programs, such as unemployment insurance.
Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work
On Nov. 23, some 65,000 primary and secondary teachers will launch an indefinite general strike. Quebec strikes: Thousands more teachers to strike | CTV News
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