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    News Article ● Labor Strike Unions

    Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day for fair pay

    February 14, 2024 // Thousands of drivers for ride-sharing platforms Uber (UBER.N), opens new tab, Lyft (LYFT.O), opens new tab and food delivery app DoorDash (DASH.O), opens new tab are expected to go on strike across the United States on Valentine's Day for fair pay, drivers' groups said on Monday. The demonstrations are set to take place about a week after Lyft said it would guarantee weekly earnings for drivers, a first in the U.S. ride-hailing industry as it looks to lure more drivers to its platform.

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    The State of Gig Work in 2021

    December 20, 2021 // 16% of Americans have ever earned money from an online gig platform. While most gig platform workers say they have had a positive experience with these jobs, some report facing on-the-job troubles like being treated rudely or sexually harassed

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