Ups Is Increasingly Turning to Gig Drivers for Deliveries
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UPS is increasingly using gig drivers for deliveries, raising concerns about labor practices and the impact on workers, with commenters questioning the benefits and implications of this shift.
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JohnFen
2 months ago
The use of gig workers instead of employees dramatically reduces my comfort level using the services of these companies. At least we still have USPS, at least for the time being.
impish9208Author
2 months ago
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