[got a p]

we really need one.

hashtags are what get grassroots exposure, what do you think can we start here to get a formal modern "gig economy" union started?

#driversunion?

 

[Jagger51]

Perhaps include "gig" in the hashtag? #gigunion #gigworkersunion? Include as many gig economy workers as possible.

 

[yomomma]

It has to get to the point of complete stupidity before anything is done. It is like trying to tell the city to put a stop sign at a busy intersection, you have to wait for people to die before any action is taken.

 

[got a p]

Perhaps include "gig" in the hashtag? #gigunion #gigworkersunion? Include as many gig economy workers as possible.

that makes it complicated. as drivers it's pretty clear cut.

but yes eventually they could partner with an all encompassing gig economy union.

 

[goneubering]

that makes it complicated. as drivers it's pretty clear cut.

but yes eventually they could partner with an all encompassing gig economy union.

Are there unions for gig workers?

 

[atmmanagement]

Are there unions for gig workers?

There is for GAG ?

 

[U phoria]

we really need one.

hashtags are what get grassroots exposure, what do you think can we start here to get a formal modern "gig economy" union started?

#driversunion?

#UBERAPE

 

[Highland Potato Lord]

we really need one.

hashtags are what get grassroots exposure, what do you think can we start here to get a formal modern "gig economy" union started?

#driversunion?

There was already one. Taxi associations. They existed all over the world for over 100 years. You guys ruined it. Now you want to recreate it with a workforce that on average only lasts 4 months and with automation looming over your head in the next couple decades?

 

[UberLaLa]

There was already one. Taxi associations. They existed all over the world for over 100 years. You guys ruined it. Now you want to recreate it with a workforce that on average only lasts 4 months and with automation looming over your head in the next couple decades?

And there it is. Maybe a perfect summary of the human experience. People always need to mess with stuff, break it, then ask, Whaaaat?

 

[Workerant18]

Since we are all ants, smart ants and new ants, let’s call the union, “United Colonies of America”.

 

[Graham Wellington]

Riders will not start to magicially request rides at 2.5x rates just because drivers unionized.

 

[got a p]

There was already one. Taxi associations. Now you want to recreate it with a workforce that on average only lasts 4 months and with automation looming over your head in the next couple decades?

yes

 

[somedriverguy]

Riders will not start to magicially request rides at 2.5x rates just because drivers unionized.

Super-secret-hush-hush: I don't want to do business with the garbage they attracted by offering my services too low.

 

[Woohaa]

There was already one. Taxi associations. They existed all over the world for over 100 years. You guys ruined it. Now you want to recreate it with a workforce that on average only lasts 4 months and with automation looming over your head in the next couple decades?

Taxi sucks.

 

[Highland Potato Lord]

Taxi sucks.

Why?

 

[20yearsdriving]

Why?

Because drivers charge passengers sustainable rates for both parties

 

[Korean Ant]

There should be an union here for UP protecting me from getting banned all the time

 

[Eskimo G]

There should be an union here for UP protecting me from getting banned all the time :frown:

International Sock Puppet Union, ISPU
Alternative Accounts United Association, AAUA
Global Troll Guild, GTG

 

[Woohaa]

Why?

Rude drivers.
Price gouging.
Late.
Smelly cabs.
Sometimes would not arrive.
Cramped cabs/uncomfortable cans.
Rude drivers.

 

[atmmanagement]

Rude drivers.
Price gouging.
Late.
Smelly cabs.
Sometimes would not arrive.
Cramped cabs/uncomfortable cans.
Rude drivers.

Well all uber is missing is the price gouging part which we so desperately need ?