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Tag: Proposition 22

A Lyft driver working in San Francisco in 2013. Photo by Jeff Chiu, AP Photo
Posted inEconomy

Court ruling opens door to gig driver unionization bill, union says

Avatar photo by Grace Gedye March 20, 2023March 17, 2023

A court ruling last week upheld much of a 2020 gig-worker initiative, but found part of the measure was invalid. The part the court struck down opens the door to driver unionization legislation, according to labor advocates challenging the initiative.

App-based gig worker Terresa Mercado participates in a demonstration outside Los Angeles City Hall to urge voters to vote no on Proposition 22 in Los Angeles on Oct. 8, 2020. Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters
Posted inCommentary

After court ruling, California’s gig worker battle takes new turn

by Dan Walters March 20, 2023March 16, 2023
App-based gig worker Terresa Mercado participates in a demonstration outside Los Angeles City Hall to urge voters to vote no on Proposition 22 in Los Angeles on Oct. 8, 2020. Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters
Posted inWhatMatters

Uber, Lyft defeat unions in CA Prop. 22 fight

Avatar photo by Lynn La March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
App-based gig workers hold demonstration outside Los Angeles City Hall to urge voters to vote no on Proposition 22, a ballot measure that would classify app-based drivers as independent contractors and not employees or agents, in Los Angeles on October 8, 2020. Photo by Mike Blake, REUTERS
Posted inEconomy

Court upholds California Prop. 22 in big win for gig firms like Lyft and Uber

Avatar photo by Grace Gedye March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
App-based gig workers hold demonstration outside Los Angeles City Hall to urge voters to vote no on Proposition 22, a ballot measure that would classify app-based drivers as independent contractors and not employees or agents, in Los Angeles on October 8, 2020. Photo by Mike Blake, REUTERS
Posted inWhatMatters

Instacart, Lyft back in California political spotlight

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven April 14, 2022April 14, 2022
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Pocos trabajadores de escasos recursos pueden votar sobre los sindicatos. ¿Puede California cambiar eso?

Avatar photo by Grace Gedye and Jesse Bedayn October 27, 2021October 27, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Few working poor get to vote on unions. Can California change that?

Avatar photo by Grace Gedye and Jesse Bedayn October 27, 2021October 26, 2021
Toyota Prius Hybrid vehicle offering rides for UBER and LYFT in San Francisco Bay Area
Posted inCommentary

California’s gig worker fight is back in the courts

by Dan Walters August 25, 2021August 24, 2021
AB 5
Posted inCommentary, Economy

Rely on IRS rules for contract workers, not the ABC test of AB 5

by Guest Commentary March 19, 2021March 18, 2021
labor
Posted inCommentary, Economy

Pandemic exposes corporations’ true aims: Gig-ifying more jobs

by Guest Commentary March 8, 2021March 4, 2021

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