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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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Gov. Newsom’s Key Staff Picks: Angie Wei

February 1, 2019 1:15 amFebruary 5, 2019 5:29 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he hired California labor leader Angie Wei as his chief deputy cabinet secretary for policy development. Most recently, chief of staff of the California Labor Federation. Need we say any more than Capitol Weekly’s Top 100...