Gig Economy

The Gig Economy’s Next Act: Balancing Flexibility and Security for Workers

The gig economy is here to stay, and I love listening to people’s stories of why they choose to do it. A driver for one of my recent rides on Lyft told me, “With Lyft, I’ll never be broke, and I can put money away for my kid’s music lessons.”

Gig Worker Learning Project — Phase One Progress Report: Analysis of Existing Research and Recommendations

Inconsistent questions, terms, and definitions prevent a comprehensive understanding of who gig workers are and what they need.

Cover page of the publication, “Gig Worker Learning Project — Phase One Progress Report: Analysis of Existing Research and Recommendations”

Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights this Labor Day

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

Photo of a gavel with a hard hat, safety googles, and work gloves in the background.

Celebrating And Reimagining Worker Rights This Labor Day

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

Photo of a gavel with a hard hat, safety googles, and work gloves in the background.

Celebrating and Reimagining Worker Rights this Labor Day

Every worker deserves a quality job. Let’s build a better future of work — with greater freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all.

Photo of a gavel with a hard hat, safety googles, and work gloves in the background.

Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, April 2022

Confronting inequity, restoring the promise of work, and broadening opportunities are essential to building a more free, just, and equitable world.

Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, March 2022

Confronting inequity, restoring the promise of work, and broadening opportunities are essential to building a more free, just, and equitable world.

Economic Opportunities Program Newsletter, December 2021

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.