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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jacob Lederman Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan Flint an , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points Many people who work in the gig economy, such as those who drive for Uber or make food deliveries, are relying on government benefits to get by. Gig workers are facing increasing difficulties in making a living.
Gig workers are facing increasing difficulties in making a living. Many people who work in the gig economy, such as those who drive for Uber or make food deliveries, are relying on government benefits to get by.
The profile of a typical gig worker is changing, with more individuals struggling to make ends meet. It is common for gig workers to receive government benefits, highlighting the challenges they face in earning a sufficient income.
Further information about the shifting landscape of gig work and the struggles of these workers can be found through additional reporting on this topic.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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