Union and Uber lobbied Ontario gov't to not classify gig workers as employees

Posted by Gaessaki on Monday August 29, 2022 @01:21PM
from the theglobeandmail.com dept.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-uber-ufcw-union-gig-workers/

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Re:Union and Uber lobbied Ontario gov't to not classify gig ... by donmcronald on Monday August 29, 2022 @02:06PM (#32641398)

The UFCW also helped facilitate two tier wage systems where new workers get compensated significantly worse than existing workers, so this isn’t the first time they’ve helped disenfranchise the members they supposedly represent.

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Re:Union and Uber lobbied Ontario gov't to not classify gig ... by JLCarveth on Monday August 29, 2022 @01:25PM (#32640905)

"Uber gave the union the right to represent its 100,000 Canadian drivers and delivery couriers in job-related disputes"

How can Uber grant this right? Wouldn't it be up to the workers to choose who represents them in the case of a labour dispute such as this?

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Re:Union and Uber lobbied Ontario gov't to not classify gig ... by stephbu on Monday August 29, 2022 @02:10PM (#32641456)

Consider what the Union goal is - expansion of membership and increased funding/power/leverage. Uber’s goal is brand-washing. Fighting employment law is a cynical win-win for the Union and Uber in this instance - member welfare be damned. Tells you a lot about the intentions of both the union and employers.

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Re:Union and Uber lobbied Ontario gov't to not classify gig ... by coldacid on Monday August 29, 2022 @01:36PM (#32641059)

How? Crooked backroom deals.

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Re:Union and Uber lobbied Ontario gov't to not classify gig ... by Gaessaki on Monday August 29, 2022 @01:22PM (#32640867)

Archived: https://archive.ph/enXkn

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