The US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 16.5 million people are working in “contingent” or “alternative work arrangements”. Nearly 6 million people, 3.8% of workers, held contingent jobs in the US in May. Another 10.6 million were working as independent contractors, on-call workers, temporary help agency workers and for contract firms.
The numbers dwarf other more high-profile industries. The coal industry, for example, employs about 80,000 Americans, and steel employs about 150,000.
A McKinsey report found that independent contractors get paid 20-30% less than employees.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jun/07/america-gig-economy-work-bureau-labor-statistics
The numbers dwarf other more high-profile industries. The coal industry, for example, employs about 80,000 Americans, and steel employs about 150,000.
A McKinsey report found that independent contractors get paid 20-30% less than employees.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jun/07/america-gig-economy-work-bureau-labor-statistics
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