The companies say they are charging extra because they don’t have enough drivers to match rebounding customer demand. Source: New York Times
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Whitney Museum Workers Forming Union With U.A.W.
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
Like other museums in the city, members of the Whitney staff are organizing with the United Auto Workers. Source: New York Times
Hindu Sect Is Accused of Using Forced Labor to Build N.J. Temple
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Federal agents descended on the massive temple in Robbinsville, N.J., as a lawsuit claimed low-caste men had been lured from India to work for about $1 an hour. Source: New York Times
Met Musicians Accept Deal to Receive First Paycheck Since April
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2021
The Metropolitan Opera offered its orchestra temporary payments of up to $1,543 a week in exchange for simply coming to the bargaining table. Source: New York Times
New York City’s Arts and Recreation Employment Down 66%, Report Says
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2021
The New York State comptroller’s office details the effects of the pandemic’s devastation and says a full recovery would be made only with government assistance. Source: New York Times
Strike at Largest U.S. Wholesale Produce Market Threatens Supply Chain
By Gotham Rex on January 22, 2021
Six workers at Hunts Point Market died from Covid, and hundreds fell ill. They say they deserve higher wages after risking their health to supply New York City with food. Source: New York Times
Food Delivery Apps Are Booming. Their Workers Are Often Struggling.
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2020
Delivery drivers have been essential to feeding New York, while boosting sales for companies like DoorDash and Uber. But they say work conditions have gotten worse. Source: New York Times
Pushed by Pandemic, Amazon Goes on a Hiring Spree Without Equal
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2020
The company has added 427,300 employees in 10 months, bringing its global work force to more than 1.2 million. Source: New York Times
Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2020
Under pressure to classify their freelance drivers as employees, the ride-hailing companies are discussing another option. Source: New York Times
Danny Meyer’s Restaurants Will End Their No-Tipping Policy
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Union Square Hospitality Group, which helped lead the move away from tips, changes course as its restaurants reopen. Source: New York Times