Why should we vote no on Prop 22?

A NO vote on Prop 22 would give drivers paid sick leave and give drivers the flexibility of not being forced to work during a global pandemic in order to put food on the table.

How is Proposition 22 doing?

Prop 22 will allow ride-hail and delivery drivers to continue to be treated as independent contractors with some benefit concessions granted by the proposition, including a minimum earnings guarantee based on “engaged time” when a driver is fulfilling a ride or delivery request, but not the time they spend waiting for …

Who funds No on Prop 22?

the California Labor Federation
The No on Prop 22 campaign was funded by the California Labor Federation, with support from UC Berkeley Labor Center. The campaign received around $19 million in support, mostly from labor groups.

What does no to Prop 22 mean?

• Prop 22 is a carve out in law that allows Uber and app companies to deny their drivers rights and protections like paid sick leave, workers compensation or unemployment benefits.

Why is Prop 22 bad?

Not only is Prop 22 bad for workers, it cheats taxpayers. The measure gives multi-billion dollar companies like Uber and Lyft a permanent exemption from contributing to programs we all need like Social Security, Medicare and Unemployment Insurance.

What happens if Prop 22 doesn’t pass?

Gig companies present a black-and-white message to their users: If Proposition 22 fails, they will have to pay more and wait longer for a ride or a delivery order. “Passing Prop. 22 is a win-win,” Lyft says in its app. “It will give drivers historic new benefits and protections, and keep Lyft affordable for riders.”

Why is Prop. 22 bad?

What happens if Prop. 22 doesn’t pass?

Do drivers support Prop 22?

Uber, Lyft and the Yes on 22 campaign defended against the notion that voters were misled. “Nine million Californians voted yes on Prop 22,” Geoff Vetter, a spokesman for the Yes on 22 campaign, said in a statement.

How much does Prop 22 need to pass?

Although Prop 22 needs 50% of California voters to approve it, amending it would require a vote by 87.5% of the state Legislature – not even changing the state constitution has this requirement.