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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 3 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to provide a minimum wage and other protections for people who work through gig-based apps like Uber, DoorDash, Skip the Dishes and Lyft, according to B.C.

"Too many workers in this industry are putting in long hours and being paid less than the minimum wage," Janet Routledge, the parliamentary secretary for labour, said in a release.

to hear about their experiences and concerns — and after several gig workers threatened to strike if improvements weren't made.

According to a March report from Statistics Canada, approximately 3.6 per cent of workers between the ages of 15 and 69 took on gig work as their main job.

The announcement was welcomed by UFCW Canada, a private sector union representing Uber drivers across the country.

In a release, the union said it wants every province in Canada to introduce legislation aimed at ensuring rights and protection for people who work using gig-based apps.


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