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Uber Gave Its 'Independent' Drivers Some Freedom, Now It Might Take It Away
Uber let drivers in California preview destinations and set rates to prove their independence, but after Proposition 22 passed it's reconsidering those freedoms.
Lyft Is Getting a Slap on the Wrist for Misleading Prop 22 Ads
California's Fair Political Practices Commission is proposing a $3,371 fine for Lyft, which saw its market value soar by the billions after Prop 22 passed.
Uber Is Casting Single Parents and Immigrants to Parrot Talking Points In New Ad
Uber is looking for "genuine" drivers who value its "flexibility and consistency" for an upcoming campaign, according to a casting call.
New Study Finds Chicago Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Paid Below Minimum Wage
In 2019 and 2020, ride-hail drivers brought in less money than the state-wide minimum wage after expenses and taxes.
Union Petitions California Supreme Court to Declare Prop 22 Unconstitutional
The petition argues Proposition 22 is violating the constitutional authority of California's legislature and Supreme Court for the sake of misclassifying drivers.
Teamsters Union Is Trying to Force Uber and Lyft to Disclose Lobbying Efforts
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters filed shareholder proposals at Uber and Lyft to fully disclose lobbying expenditures.
Uber Fined $59 Million After Stonewalling Investigation Into Sexual Violence
The company will be suspended from California in 30 days if it does not pay the fine and hand over detailed information on sexual misconduct allegations.
Uber Hikes Prices Anyway After Buying Law That Exploits Workers
Uber said Proposition 22 would prevent price increases, but hiked fares to roll out benefits that come with a boatload of caveats.
Uber Sells Off Sci-Fi Pipe Dreams. Exploiting Human Labor Is Its Only Plan
Uber sold its driverless car and flying taxi divisions, putting it back at square one with unprofitable core products that rely on exploiting drivers.
Uber Wants to Expand Its Anti-Worker Proposition 22 Beyond California
The ballot initiative exempts companies from labor laws that say gig workers are employees, and California was just the start.
Proposition 22's Victory Shows How Uber and Lyft Break Democracy
Corporations spent millions to mislead voters about an anti-labor ballot measure, won, and reaped billions on the stock market. This is not healthy.
Uber Is Getting Sued Over Its Allegedly Racist Ratings System
A former Uber driver is suing the company for suspending drivers based on its ratings system, which the lawsuit alleges allows racism to run rampant.