Instacart workers showed what’s possible when they came together and sparked a national media sensation that transformed the entire pay model of a $7 billion corporation. But we’re not done yet — now workers are joining forces across all different apps and across the country to reboot the gig economy so it works for all of us, not just the investors and the billionaires.
Let’s make the gig economy #PayUp
Customers and workers value the flexibility & convenience offered by the gig economy. But that doesn’t mean these multibillion dollar companies should get away with taking tips, cutting pay, and hiding behind black-box algorithms. That’s why gig workers all over the country are coming together to call for new laws and policies that make these companies pay up.
Establish a minimum pay floor of at least minimum wage for every hour worked with an active job, plus the cost of mileage and other expenses paid by contractors.
Ensure workers get the flexibility apps have promised — the right to reject or accept offers and work when we want without penalty, and be free from management control.
Provide the info we need up front on each offer and a detailed breakdown of work, including time, miles, pay, and tips — so we know what our pay really comes out to and what’s worth it.
