Peer Work as Precarious

This episode explores the realities of precarious work, particularly in peer-engagement roles within harm reduction. These positions can be informal, unstable, and not well compensated, and often impact people with lived substance-use experiences. We examine research that highlights issues surrounding precarious work, such as erratic work schedules and the lack of protection of peer workers’ rights. Listen to this episode to learn more about no-nonsense solutions, like better pay and formal employment standards to improve stability for peer workers.  

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This project was supported by Grant [5PBJA-22-AG-00031-MUMU] awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this podcast are those of the host and the research team and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.