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Gig Work: The Fine Print Of Food Delivery

Gig Work: The Fine Print Of Food Delivery

Update: 2021-06-10
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"Quick sign up! Flexible hours! Be your own boss!"



The perks of gig work are well-known, but do they actually reflect the reality of drivers working for food delivery apps? Patrick and Ruth try driving for DoorDash to find out. Plus, they interview three drivers in D.C., Seattle, and Denton, Texas, to see how gig workers are fighting for better working conditions.



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Gig Work: The Fine Print Of Food Delivery

Gig Work: The Fine Print Of Food Delivery

Patrick Fort, Ruth Tam