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Labor/Employment,
Civil Litigation

Oct. 23, 2020

Uber influencing drivers to support Prop. 22, suit claims

The lawsuit was filed by two drivers and two organizations that promote improved conditions for workers, Worksafe and Chinese Progressive Association, and identifies a proposed class of 200,000 drivers.

By telling drivers they will lose their jobs if Proposition 22 doesn't pass and thereby pressuring them to vocally support the ballot measure, Uber has made those drivers into a captive audience for its political messaging, according to a proposed class action filed Thursday.

The lawsuit was filed by two drivers and two organizations that promote improved conditions for workers, Worksafe and Chinese Progressive Association, and iden...

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