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Hundreds of Freelancers at ‘Repeal AB5’ Rally Want Back the Right to Earn a Living in CA

January 28, 2020   4:44 pm
“When you take your God-given talents, nurture them with heart and soul, and offer them to the world, that’s not exploitation. That’s self-actualization.”   “Governor Newsom: we are here today to tell you that your vision cannot be reality as...
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CA Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Taking Heat for Bill Killing Independent and Freelance Jobs

December 30, 2019   9:28 amDecember 30, 2019   11:27 am
‘AB 5 is how you build a dependent, enslaved workforce, a workforce that eventually becomes institutionalized, which then evolves into an unabashed socialist way of life. An institution not chosen by the people, but one forced upon them by legislation.’...
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CA Senate Passes AB 5 Despite Pleas From Independent Businesses

September 10, 2019   10:45 pmSeptember 11, 2019   8:44 pm
‘This bill is the union caucus’ main event of the year.’   The California State Senate approved Assembly Bill 5 by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) late on Tuesday evening, which most say will serve to significantly limit Californians’ ability...
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California Lawmakers Could Ruin the Gig Economy if AB 5 is Signed into Law

September 9, 2019   3:52 pmSeptember 10, 2019   7:44 am
Assembly Bill 5  by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) could destroy California’s Gig economy if passed and signed into law. The Gig economy includes ride-share businesses like Uber and Lyft, and food delivery services Postmates and DoorDash. A gig economy is...
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California Legislature Attempting to Unionize Ride-share Companies

September 3, 2019   1:55 pmSeptember 4, 2019   8:13 am
Smartphone apps for Uber, Lyft, and other ride-share and delivery services have revolutionized car services, allowing riders to order a car hire or a gourmet meal through a smart phone. This free market response to the heavily regulated, unionized and...
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California Ride-share Gig Companies Facing Takeover by Labor Unions

August 30, 2019   7:43 amAugust 30, 2019   2:29 pm
Three major Gig companies, Uber, Lyft and Doordash promised Thursday to take the fight to unionize their independent contractor drivers to voters, by committing $60 million to fund a California ballot initiative in 2020, unless lawmakers allow independent contracting employment...
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