In 2010,what percentage of the total labor force in the United States consisted of contingent workers?
A) 12%
B) 26%
C) 37%
D) 44%

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In 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that contingent workers (defined as those who do not have an implicit or explicit contract for ongoing employment) made up 26% of the total labor force in the United States. This includes temporary workers, independent contractors, and workers provided by contract firms. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

In 2010,what Percentage of the Total Labor Force in the United