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November 16, 2021

260,000 signatures submitted to local clerks in support of flexibility and benefits for rideshare & delivery drivers

Massachusetts voters express strong support for a ballot question that would protect flexibility and secure new benefits for drivers.

November 16, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at Springfield City Hall on August 3, 2021. Photo by Christopher Evans.

November 1, 2021

The Sun Chronicle: Lyft, Uber drivers in Attleboro area, state say flexibility is more important than benefits in app-based company debate

"Drivers need freedom to drive when we want to and when we need to. That freedom is priceless."

November 1, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at the State House on August 3, 2021. Photo by Bethany Versoy.

October 6, 2021

Drivers, Equity Advocates, Business Groups Testify in Support of Flexibility & Benefits for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers

“Massachusetts has an incredible opportunity here to listen to drivers and support them in what they want and need."

October 6, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at Springfield City Hall on August 3, 2021. Photo by Christopher Evans.

October 6, 2021

ICYMI: Myths vs. Facts: Opponents of Benefits and Flexibility for Drivers Spread Falsehoods

H.1234 would deliver historic new benefits while maintaining driver flexibility.

October 6, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at the State House on August 3, 2021. Photo by Bethany Versoy.

October 6, 2021

ICYMI: 84% of California Rideshare & Delivery Drivers Recommend that Massachusetts and Other States Pass Laws Like Prop 22

“Prop 22 has been the best thing to happen to drivers in California, and the proposal in Massachusetts, with sick time and paid family and medical leave, is even better."

October 6, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at Springfield City Hall on August 3, 2021. Photo by Christopher Evans.

October 4, 2021

Community Leaders, Equity Advocates Join Rideshare Drivers in Support of Ballot Question

“Being able to create their schedules and work on their own terms is a massively beneficial economic opportunity," said Monica Cannon-Grant, founder of Violence in Boston.

October 4, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at Springfield City Hall on August 3, 2021. Photo by Christopher Evans.

September 30, 2021

New Poll: 84% of California Rideshare & Delivery Drivers Recommend that Massachusetts and Other States Pass Laws Like Prop 22

"“Prop 22 has been the best thing to happen to drivers in California, and the proposal in Massachusetts, with sick time and paid family and medical leave, is even better."

September 30, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at the State House on August 3, 2021. Photo by Bethany Versoy.

September 29, 2021

Drivers React to Special Interest Propaganda Push on Ballot Question

"The best thing about rideshare driving is you can start and stop anytime you want. Who would keep driving if it didn't make financial sense for them?"

September 29, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at Springfield City Hall on August 3, 2021. Photo by Christopher Evans.

September 24, 2021

Greenfield Recorder First Person: Why I’m a DoorDash driver: Freedom & to work on your own time

'Ballot question would protect the very workers that keep the service running.'

September 24, 2021

Supporters of the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work gather at Springfield City Hall on August 3, 2021. Photo by Christopher Evans.

September 9, 2021

MetroWest Daily News: Letter: Becoming a driver with Lyft has been life changing

Lyft driver Naomi Birabwa of Framingham: 'Not only am I my own boss, but I also get to help my community at the same time.'

September 9, 2021

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