What Gig Workers Want

What Laws Work for Gig Workers?
Survey by Pay Up Campaign (see payup.wtf for more info)


Prop. 22 passing in California is a threat to gig workers all across the US. It's a law created by gig companies that totally redefines "independent contractor" for gig workers — and it allows apps to exert more control over workers, while driving down pay.

And gig companies like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber are already talking about passing laws like Prop. 22 in other states & at the federal level.

We need laws designed by workers, for workers — not corporations or politicians.
First, we have to get on the same page about the laws we really want. Regardless of where we stand on issues like employee vs. IC status, most of us want the same things: freedom, flexibility, better pay, basic protections.

The best way to keep gig companies from taking control is to get workers united around what we REALLY need. Please share your opinion below — what do you want to see change about the gig economy? What is valuable about gig work & should be protected? What laws work for gig workers?

Step 1: A few questions about you!

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What apps do you work on?
Select all that apply. If you're not active now but plan to go back to gig work, answer with the apps you used most.
Instacart
Shipt
Postmates
DoorDash
Uber Eats
Grubhub
Uber
Lyft
Handy
GoPuff
Other
Select all that apply. If you're not active now but plan to go back to gig work, answer with the apps you used most.
Are there any apps you used to work on but quit? If so, which apps & when did you stop?
If you want to, feel free to share why you quit.
If you want to, feel free to share why you quit.
How long have you been doing gig work?
Less than a month
1-6 months
6 months - 1 year
More than a year but less than 3 years
More than 3 years but less than 5 years
More than 5 years
Other
Do you do any other work besides app-based gig work?
No, gig work is my only source of income
Yes, I have a full-time job where I’m a regular employee
Yes, I have a part-time job where I’m a regular employee
Yes, I’m a business owner, consultant, or freelancer in addition to my app-based / gig work
This question is required
Which state do you live in?
This question is required