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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

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

September 8, 2021

ICYMI: Drivers from Across Massachusetts Discuss Ballot Question

"It’s not really a job, it’s a way of life for me."

September 8, 2021

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

September 1, 2021

WWLP: App-based workers applaud advancement of several ballot questions

Lyft driver Raya Denny of Springfield: Flexible work allows me to help her community

September 1, 2021

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

September 1, 2021

Massachusetts Rideshare & Delivery Drivers React to Certification of Ballot Question

"The flexibility of driving is not just a perk for me, it’s a necessity."

September 1, 2021

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

August 3, 2021

State House News Service: App-Based Worker Petition Compared to California Measure

"Without this flexibility, I wouldn't be able to be there for my family as much as I am."

August 3, 2021

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

August 3, 2021

Western Mass News: App-based independent contractors seeking benefits through proposed ballot question

'Backers of the question say it will continue to give the workers the freedom to work when, where, how often and how long they want.'

August 3, 2021

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

August 3, 2021

WCVB: Rideshare, some food delivery drivers at center of new gig economy ballot question

A ballot measure would expand new benefits for app-based drivers in Massachusetts — while allowing them to maintain their independence.

August 3, 2021

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

August 3, 2021

Boston Business Journal: Gig worker debate heats up over proposed 2022 ballot question

"Without this flexibility, I wouldn't be able to be there for my family as much as I am."

August 3, 2021

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

August 3, 2021

App-based workers & partners to file ballot question to secure new worker benefits, protect flexibility to remain independent contractors

“This measure will help every driver, by preserving our ability to work whenever and however we want, and also give us access to brand new benefits that will really help.”

August 3, 2021

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