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

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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