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US Employers Increasingly Rely on 'Disposable' Workers
US employers are increasingly utilizing 'disposable' workers, such as concierges and adjunct professors, leading to a growing reliance on temporary labor with potential societal costs.
11 Aug, 20:19 — 12 Aug, 06:08
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The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago
US employers are increasingly relying on ‘disposable’ workers - and the public pays a price
The use of part-timers increased by 500,000 in the years after the Affordable Care Act was implemented
By Paul Osterman
Read full article →naked-capitalismMixed3d ago
Concierges, Adjunct Professors, Potato Chip Tasters: US Employers Are Relying More and More on ‘Disposable’ Workers
No wonder workers have so little bargaining power. The boss class has gotten better at making them disposable.
By Yves Smith
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First report: The Independent · 11 Aug, 20:19|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h
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