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One method employed by the bourgeoisie to exploit these gig workers is to misclassify them as "contractors" rather than "workers," which under US labor law allows the bosses to provide fewer benefits and protections.<ref>[https://www.teenvogue.com/story/uber-lyft-drivers-california-new-law Ride-Share Drivers Are Fighting to Make the Gig Economy Fairer]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 22:09, 28 September 2021
Gig Workers Rising (GWR) is a California-based campaign which aims to improve the material conditions of gig workers.[1][2] Specificially, GWR is advocating for: living wages, drivers' unions, benefits, and transparency.[3]
Their campaign has involved workers from many different delivery apps and platforms, among which are:
One method employed by the bourgeoisie to exploit these gig workers is to misclassify them as "contractors" rather than "workers," which under US labor law allows the bosses to provide fewer benefits and protections.[8]
See also
- Gig Economy Project - a similar project in Europe
References
- ↑ Official Website - Gig Workers Rising
- ↑ Gig Workers Rising on Twitter
- ↑ "about us" page
- ↑ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/uber-showed-drivers-lower-fares-than-passengers-blames-california-law-it-supported-11627087679
- ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/06/09/uber-lyft-drivers-price-hike/
- ↑ https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2020-03-06/senator-urges-uber-lyft-and-other-gig-companies-to-ensure-workers-financial-security-amid-covid-19-concerns
- ↑ https://48hills.org/2021/09/doordash-drivers-demand-that-they-get-fair-wages-and-working-conditions/
- ↑ Ride-Share Drivers Are Fighting to Make the Gig Economy Fairer