– The New York Times

A second union vote may be held at an Alabama warehouse, and new tactics by the Teamsters and other groups aim to pressure Amazon across the country.

– Bloomberg

Even before COVID-19 hit, the independent-contract model for workers was spreading, with companies turning to it as a way to lower costs. The health crisis accelerated that trend, and spurred policy makers to offer financial support for freelancers when much of the economy was shuttered.

– Quartz

Companies that mandate vaccinations could attract more employees who want a safe workplace, according to labor economists. The fear of contracting COVID-19 remains a major factor keeping unemployed workers from not urgently seeking jobs, according to data from jobs site Indeed.

– The Atlantic

As Americans return en masse to more types of in-person commerce, the situation only seems to be declining.