These food delivery drivers will get the nation’s first minimum wage for app-based workers
In a national first, New York City will implement a minimum pay rate for app-based food delivery workers, officials said. New York City will implement a minimum pay rate for food delivery workers on apps such as Uber Eats and DoorDash — marking a first for the U.S., officials said. “This new minimum pay rate, up by almost $13.00/hour, will guarantee these workers and their families can earn a living, access greater economic stability, and help keep our city’s legendary restaurant industry thriving.” Ligia Guallpa, executive director of the Brooklyn-based Worker’s Justice Project, called the move a “historic moment for New York City” — as labor organizers across the country call for better pay and improved working conditions for gig workers, who often face unreliable earnings and few safety protections. “While there’s still work to do, a minimum pay rate for food delivery workers will transform the lives of thousands of families across the city and deliver long overdue justice for deliveristas.” While Guallpa and others applauded New York’s new minimum pay rate, food delivery services including Uber Eats and DoorDash have pushed back, arguing that the decision could have unintended consequences for app workers.
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