independent contractors

Uber And Unbridled Capitalism-A car-on-demand race to the bottom
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/car-on-demand-race-bottom-article-1.2...
A car-on-demand race to the bottom

Uber and Lyft drivers for the union in NY
https://socialistworker.org/2016/10/13/uber-and-lyft-drivers-for-the-union
Julian Guerrero reports on a union campaign by drivers for ride-sharing companies that is taking on both the bosses and a legal system that denies they are employees.

October 13, 2016

Union and Lyft drivers rally for a union in New York City

Uber settles groundbreaking labor dispute for up to $100 million. Drivers to remain independent contractors.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/04/22/uber-settl...
By Travis M. Andrews April 22 at 1:32 AM

Uber Files Motion Opposing Driver Class-Action Suit
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/10/technology/uber-files-motion-opposing-...
By MIKE ISAAC and NOAM SCHEIBERJULY 9, 2015

In a counteroffensive filled with driver testimonials, expert witnesses and a highly produced video, Uber on Thursday filed a motion in a California court to oppose the certification of a class-action lawsuit that spotlights the work status of drivers for the ride-hailing service.

Bosses Reclassify Workers to Cut Costs-Super Shuttle Drivers Classified As Independent Contractors
Scrutiny into relationships with contractors leads to new strategies
http://www.wsj.com/articles/bosses-reclassify-workers-to-cut-costs-14356...

Harjinder Dubb of Norwalk, Calif., drove a SuperShuttle from 2003 to 2008 and says he was labeled an independent contractor. PHOTO: JONATHAN HANSON FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
By LAUREN WEBER
June 30, 2015 5:36 p.m. ET