Judge Says California's Prop 22 Unconstitutional in 'Major' Win for Gig Workers

It appears only to protect the economic interest of the network companies in having a divided, ununionized workforce," the judge declared.

A California judge ruled Friday that Proposition 22—a measure that let so-called gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft limit worker protections—is unconstitutional.

"This is a MAJOR and deserved win for drivers and gig workers," the California Labor Federation tweeted Friday in response to the ruling.

"For two years, drivers have been saying that democracy cannot be bought and today's decision shows they were right."

Passed last November after over $200 million in campaign spending by major gig companies, Prop 22 let the companies classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/21/judge-says-californias-prop-22-unconstitutional-major-win-gig-workers