Why gig workers need Seattle to make the apps #PayUp

Click below to hear directly from Seattle gig workers about why we need the PayUp policy.

Bill Alred, worker on DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber Eats

“All too often, I realize after accepting a job that it was way too much time and cost for way too little pay.”

Terri Herstad, Handy worker

"This broken relationship is not healthy for any independent contractor."

Magnolia Klee, TaskRabbit worker

“New Taskers are strongly encouraged to charge $18/hour for skilled work. After expenses, this is far below minimum wage.”

Ma Hernandez, DoorDash worker

“DoorDash lies when they say we’re earning $27/hour. My earnings in March were just under $1,230. With my total costs of $671, I brought home less than $600.”

Wei Lin, GoPuff worker

“Each order only pays $4. Sometimes that doesn’t even cover our gas and mileage costs!”

Shelby Hansen, Rover worker

“This pay isn’t enough to sustain a livable wage, let alone to deal with medical bills.”

Karl S., Amazon Flex worker

“I actually had to pay Amazon to deliver their grocery packages for a block I signed up for in April.”

Kidane Beyene, Amazon Flex and Instacart worker

“They don’t like experienced drivers because we know all their tricks.”

Abbe B., GoPuff worker

“GoPuff only pays $4 a delivery, sometimes with no tips after driving 30 minutes across town.”

Orlando Santana, Amazon Flex and DoorDash worker

“Whether we’re working full time or working to supplement income, fair pay is fair pay.”

Jean Kallas, Grubhub worker

"What do these companies think “enough hours” are, if working full time is not sufficient?"

Joe A., Instacart worker

“Instacart recently made a big deal about a payout for the increases in gas prices. Their payout: 40 cents per delivery. It’s a joke.”

Mariama Jabbi, former Amazon Flex driver

“I missed a block on Amazon Flex… there was nobody to call when I needed to call out.”

Talisha Herald, Instacart worker

“I was deactivated for requesting sick pay that Instacart wouldn’t even issue to me.”

John W., Rover worker

“Rover still tries to control my schedule by lowering my search rating when I don’t accept jobs that are within my preferences.”

Makenzie Orr, Instacart worker

“I was in an accident while delivering in inclement weather. Instacart only cared about the order getting to the customer, and they ‘marked’ me for the delay.”

Kania K., Instacart worker

“I ended up losing money on the order because I had to pay $150 for a tow truck.”

Jessica T., Instacart and Grubhub worker

“I need to work a job like this because I don’t have any family, so I need to be available for my children.”

Kay Vanderburg, Grubhub and DoorDash worker

"My name is Kay Vanderburg and I am a 76-year-old gig worker.”