This is the crux of all of Uber's shenanigans, even with these strange bedfellows: "Ultimately, the company does not want to pay workers by the hour. Right now, they can use an algorithm to assert control over their workers and limit the share of revenue that workers receive”
This is a what @Instacart and @fidjissimo gives out to shoppers that drive their own vehicles and expect them to fulfill ridiculous orders. It only gets worse with summer coming. This is a perfect example of their exploitation of hardworking shoppers!
This article perfectly explains what it’s like to be an Instacart worker.
They’re sitting in their car for hours before receiving an order and the pay is at an all time low.
“I’m making a third of what I made last year despite working the same hours.”
https://t.co/mMevXUlvj4
Workers don't need BS quotes by @Shipt like "At Shipt, our purpose is this. To SPARK the connections that show why every person counts."
@BridgetFruit@Shipt Zack need's ACTION!!
https://t.co/3S6nV3FQ6s
NEW: Zach Lean, a @Shipt gig worker, is currently in a coma. He was brutally beaten while delivering an order in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
https://t.co/YqnryI7ci4
.@Shipt has a notorious reputation for their cult like atmosphere. Last month, they had a “Shopper Celebration” event, where shoppers line danced and held a rally similar to an MLM convention.
https://t.co/WLedegDIno
Meanwhile, one of their own shoppers, Zach Lean, was attacked while delivering an order a week after Shipts "event".
Shipt hasn’t even contacted Zach’s wife.
@BridgetFruit this inaction goes against the "Everyone Matters" core values @Shipt claims.
https://t.co/awfOdxJdpq
"This fight for the PRO Act is not just a painters fight or a Kmart workers fight or a Shipt workers fight or anything else, this fight is all of our fights. We're all dealing with the same stuff."
.@shipt is acting more and more like our employer rather than our "partner". Now they want to keep total tabs on what we are doing at all times during the course of our work through our own phones.
Lines of independence keep getting crossed with impunity.
Our families will receive zero death benefits if we’re killed while working.
Gig workers should be entitled to the same death benefits as properly classified employees.
Please sign our petition: https://t.co/GiqS7kdKoo
This is over 900lbs. Shoppers do not have forklifts or pallet jacks, and our vehicles are typically regular passenger vehicles. Often times these orders require significant off load "effort".
This is not the most egregious example nor a one off order. This is a constant issue.
Organizing work isnt w/o risk, but its sad to hear labor organizer in China's Gig Economy was jailed for it.
This shows extremes those in power will go to oppress worker voices.
Powers that be fear worker–power for a reason. In solidarity we continue...
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Our thoughts & hearts go out to victims & families of todays tragic events in Colorado.
We call on @shipt to create way to quickly alert shipt HQ of horrific events like this to prevent additional loss of life. Shipt Shoppers headed to store had no idea of the events unfolding.
Gig companies claim workers have "flexibility" & work when they want. Just tried to log-in to work.
Gig work isn't flexible–Its On-Demand. If there's demand worker can log-on. If not, workers need schedule so workforce can be managed. How's this being in control of when we work?