Voters See ‘Contracting Out’ as a Serious Problem for America’s Workers and Economy
A recent national survey conducted on behalf of the National Employment Law Project finds that voters believe contracting out of work—through the use of subcontractors and the misclassification of independent contractors—is a serious problem for the country. In the first extensive study of public attitudes on the topic, voters say that contracting out has a negative impact on workers and the economy, and by wide margins, voters across the ideological spectrum favor policies to address the consequences of these practices.
Selected articles:
Voters See ‘Contracting Out’ As a Serious Problem
Politico: 59% of Voters Disapprove of Increase in Subcontracting
