Wednesday, September 30 - October 6, 2020 // no. 075
Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
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>Josian E. Bruno Gómez
The Gig Economy a Lifesaver for Many Brewing Success at Ocean Lab P6 Kevane Grant Thornton on PPPs P8 Tourism Six Months After COVID P9-10
Some gig workers benefitting from increased demand during COVID
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Rosario Fajardo
Runways Return in Style P14-15
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ith so many Americans — and Puerto Ricans — experiencing reduced hours, furloughs and job loss, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the health and livelihoods of so many people. No wonder that many people have turned to the gig economy to make some extra income, especially now that the weekly $600 federal-unemployment stimulus bonus has ended.
José has been working as an Uber Eats driver for several months now. He says he has no complaints and make around $8 — $12 an hour after deducting gas and other expenses. “The tips are what really help. I usually get at least a 10 percent tip on an order, sometimes more if it’s a big order,” he said. José was a general laborer for a construction company, but many projects are still “slow,” he said, so he will stay with Uber Eats until things pick up again. GO TO PAGE 4