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BLS Contingent Worker Supplement

Current Population Survey Contingent Worker Supplement (Updated)

Labor outcomesPublicWorker-side
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Specific Type
Core labor force survey
Dataset Type
Cross-sectional
Institution
Bureau of Labor Statistics; Census Bureau
Institution Type
Federal government
Level of Focus
Individual
Most Granular Level
Individual person level
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
1995; 1997; 1999; 2001; 2005; 2017; 2023
Frequency
Irregular (every 6-18 years)
Sample Size
~60,000 households
Geographic Detail
National; state; MSA
Occupational Classification
6-digit SOC
Industrial Classification
4-digit NAICS
Other Classification
Geographic (state; MSA); work arrangement type
Key Variables
Alternative work arrangements; gig work; platform-mediated work; job tenure; benefits access; multiple job holding
AI/Tech Tracking
Electronically mediated work questions; platform work tracking
Access Details
Publicly available through BLS and IPUMS CPS
Notes
10.1% of workers rely on alternative arrangements; updated with platform economy questions

Key Papers

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