The BLS data you seem to be referencing[0] categorizes the various forms of contract workers based on their primary job (i.e., where they work the most hours).

The BLS data you seem to be referencing[0] categorizes the various forms of contract workers based on their primary job (i.e., where they work the most hours). It is possible for a few part-time gig workers who have other jobs to replace a full-time traditional worker without increasing the number of contract workers reported in that data. Additionally, many independent taxi/limo drivers work for their own businesses, but employ a variety of 'gig' jobs (Uber, Door Dash, etc.) to get clients. It is not clear to me whether the BLS data identifies these as contract workers. So, you might be right, but without better evidence and a more complex analysis from you, I can't really buy your conclusion. [0] - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/conemp.nr0.htm https://www.bls.gov/news.release/conemp.nr0.htm