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Hi John,
Yesterday, rideshare drivers from across the country rallied outside of Uber’s headquarters [[link removed]] in San Francisco to call for an end to unfair deactivations! They came with personal stories about getting deactivated, demands for new rules on the job, and a giant puppet of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
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For years now, drivers have been sounding the alarm about pay, safety, and unfair practices. They've been organizing in cities all over the country to win the changes needed to make driving for Uber a good, safe, and family-sustaining job. And that work is making a big difference!
Last month, Uber released a set of proposed improvements [[link removed]] that show the corporation is feeling the pressure of driver organizing! Spurred on by this announcement, drivers with Activate Respect [[link removed]] , a new campaign to end unfair deactivations, requested a meeting with Uber to discuss issues like safety, pay, and transparent processes.
Uber refused to meet with them. So drivers from all over the country traveled to San Francisco and rallied outside Uber’s office to deliver an open letter [[link removed]] , share their stories, and make their demands clear.
Drivers with Gig Workers Rising, Chicago Gig Alliance, Colorado Independent Drivers United, Rideshare Drivers United, and California Gig Workers Union spoke about their experiences driving for Uber, getting deactivated, and dealing with the devastating impacts of being cut off from their job without notice, explanation, or a way to fight back.
Three side by side photos of drivers and speakers at the action: Bernard, Lori, and JC. [[link removed]]
As Magda Avila [[link removed]] , a driver with Gig Workers Rising put it: "This isn't just about me. Every day, drivers face unfair deactivations, struggle with unpredictable earnings, and bear all the risks while Uber's profits soar. We're not algorithms; we're human beings deserving of respect and fair treatment."
Here's the thing: it could be easy for Uber to understand and address the many issues that face drivers—the corporation just needs to listen to drivers and groups who are demanding justice, dignity, and respect.
Check out these pictures [[link removed]] from yesterday’s action and add your name to the Activate Respect demands [[link removed]] .
Natalie Hernandez [[link removed]] In solidarity,
Natalie Hernandez
National Organizing Coordinator
PowerSwitch Action
1305 Franklin St.
Suite 501
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
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