Letters to the Editor: With Prop. 22, Californians let Uber and Lyft buy a law
LA TimesA vehicle with Uber and Lyft stickers arrives at a No on Prop. One thing is clear: On Nov. 3, Californians let Uber and Lyft buy a law. I believe in the ballot initiative system in theory and was proud to volunteer for the campaigns to pass two animal protection laws, Proposition 2 in 2009 and Proposition 12 in 2018. In contrast, Uber, Lyft and other supporters of Proposition spent $204 million on one law. Buried in the initiative is this language: “After the effective date of this chapter, the Legislature may amend this chapter by a statute passed in each house of the Legislature by rollcall vote entered into the journal, seven-eighths of the membership concurring, provided that the statute is consistent with, and furthers the purpose of, this chapter.” This proposition is effectively for eternity.
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Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling
Associated Press
California Supreme Court upholds Prop. 22, ending legal saga over status of gig drivers
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Court says California regulation on Uber drivers is justified, but labor fight continues
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In final round of gig drivers’ fight over Prop. 22, California Supreme Court to decide if it stays
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California Supreme Court to hear arguments on Uber, Lyft-backed Prop. 22
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California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case
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California appeals court reverses most of ruling deeming Prop. 22 invalid
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Prop. 22: California gig companies, workers get their day in appeals court
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Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
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Prop. 22 is ruled unconstitutional, a blow to California gig economy law
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Prop. 22 faces first legal challenge as SEIU, ride-hail drivers file suit
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How Uber and Lyft persuaded California to vote their way
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Uber, Lyft spend big, win in California vote about drivers
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Uber and Lyft Got the Result They Wanted on Election Night
Slate
Column: With Prop. 22, Uber and Lyft used their wealth to reshape labor law in their sole interest
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California voters approve Prop. 22, allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to remain independent contractors
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What Prop. 22’s defeat would mean for Uber and Lyft — and drivers
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Column: Pressure builds on Uber and Lyft under California’s gig worker law
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