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Freelancing Surges, But Worker Protections Hang in Balance

3/9/2025

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Freelancing is booming, with over 76 million Americans embracing this flexible work style, largely due to companies tightening their budgets. Yet, labor experts caution that this shift jeopardizes worker protections. As AI threatens freelancers' job prospects and earnings, unions are rallying for improved conditions, fighting for a fairer future in an evolving labor market.

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Freelancing is booming, with over 76 million Americans embracing this flexible work style, largely due to companies tightening their budgets. Yet, labor experts caution that this shift jeopardizes worker protections. As AI threatens freelancers' job prospects and earnings, unions are rallying for improved conditions, fighting for a fairer future in an evolving labor market.