Debate over access to benefits for gig workers | The Big Deal @spectrumlocalnews

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Millions of Americans are now making a living through independent or freelance work, which is often referred to as the gig economy. As this economy continues to grow, so does the debate over how these workers should have access to benefits like healthcare, retirement savings and paid leave. Andrew Wolf, an assistant professor in the Department of Global Labor and Work at Cornell University breaks it down on "The Big Deal."
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