The "sharing economy" is exploding

From: "Robert Reich via MoveOn.org Civic Action" <moveon-help@list.moveon.org>
Date: November 28, 2015 at 10:43:52 AM PST
Subject: The "sharing economy" is exploding

Dear fellow MoveOn member,

The "sharing economy," also known as the "gig economy," the "on-demand economy," or the "uncertain economy," is exploding—think Uber and Airbnb—but few people are talking about what it'll mean for the social safety net built in this country over the past century. In five years, this new economic trend will encompass 40 percent of American workers.¹

That's why it's important that we take action now to figure out how to provide critical labor protections, even as our economy undergoes massive changes.

Can you make sure your family and friends are talking about what's needed in the "sharing economy" by watching and sharing my latest video with MoveOn?

We have to help make sure the changing economy works for workers by preventing the elimination of worker protections such as unemployment insurance, health insurance, worker safety, family and medical leave, and more.

Help jump-start this national conversation by watching and sharing this video now.

Thanks for all you do.

–Robert Reich

Source:

1. "The secret number to the sharing economy," TNW News, June 25, 2015
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=308312&id=135818-3309980-Du1oUFx&t=3

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