Deliveristas

for Gig Worker Union Bill in New York Collapsing After Scrutiny

May 25, 2021, 6:57 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:22 p.m.

Groups representing app-based drivers and delivery workers came out against a proposal that would pave the way for their right to a union in New York, but with few rights. The Transport Workers Union, which initially ed the draft bill, yanked its on Tuesday.

Deliveristas

Gig Workers Inch Toward Right to Unionize in New York — But There’s a Catch

May 19, 2021, 6:40 p.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

Lawmakers, labor unions and tech companies are nearing a deal on a bill to allow workers for Uber, DoorDash and other app-based outfits to unionize. But they still wouldn’t be considered employees.

Deliveristas

Food Delivery Workers Could Get Relief From Council Bills to Open Restaurant Restrooms and Regulate Apps

April 27, 2021, 2:32 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:22 p.m.

Burdened food delivery workers could get relief from City Council bills that aim to open doors to restaurant restrooms and let them set limits on where they’ll deliver. Council Carlina Rivera (D-Manhattan), Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn) and Carlos Menchaca (D-Brooklyn) told THE CITY they plan on introducing a legislative package Thursday, after months-long conversations with […]

Deliveristas

Struggling Food Delivery Workers’ Secret Weapon: From a Powerful Union

April 22, 2021, 9:22 p.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 4:18 p.m.

Local 32BJ SEIU, building on success raising wages in the fast food industry, strategizes with Los Deliveristas Unidos to win better conditions and pay for thousands of rolling gig workers barred from unionizing.

Coronavirus

As Restaurants Ready to Reopen, Food Service Workers Struggle to Score Promised COVID Vaccinations

Feb. 8, 2021, 9:51 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:22 p.m.

New Citi Field vaccine site sets aside half of slots for food deliverers, restaurant staff and taxi drivers. But anxious workers and their bosses say they’re frantically calling and logging on, to no avail.

Coronavirus

Reversing Course, Cuomo Approves Imminent Vaccine Access for Food Delivery and Restaurant Workers

Feb. 2, 2021, 7:13 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

Governor acts a day after telling THE CITY that food personnel would have to wait longer for their shot at a shot, as the return of indoor dining approaches. Now de Blasio must decide whether deliveristas and coworkers can the priority line.

Brooklyn

Community Rallies Around ‘Deliveristas’ Who Lost Everything in a Bensonhurst House Fire

Jan. 27, 2021, 8:54 p.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

Guatemalan immigrants who have been organizing to improve life working for apps like DoorDash and Grubhub fundraise for new apartments and to replace the e-bikes they depend on for their livelihood.

Vaccinations

Which NYC Frontline Workers Will Get the Next Shot at the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Jan. 7, 2021, 8:05 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

As Cuomo and de Blasio bicker over the inoculation lineup, countless New Yorkers serving the public during the pandemic — from doormen to delivery workers to grocery clerks and more — have no clue when they’ll get vaccinated.

Work

DoorDash Pledge of NYC Bathroom Access and Safety Boosts for Delivery Workers Gets Skeptical Reception

Dec. 16, 2020, 9:43 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

Following an in-depth report by THE CITY on the grueling gigs of deliveristas denied employees’ rights, the major app platform offers minor concessions — without consulting the people affected.

Deliveristas

DoorDash Delivery Workers Would Need to Toil for Two Days to Buy a Single Share of Their $60 Billion Company

Dec. 9, 2020, 9:20 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

Following THE CITY’s report on poor pay and grueling conditions for deliveristas transporting food orders, elected officials step up with suggested solutions. Meanwhile, DoorDash’s IPO soared.

Deliveristas

for Gig Worker Union Bill in New York Collapsing After Scrutiny

Gig Workers Inch Toward Right to Unionize in New York — But There’s a Catch

Food Delivery Workers Could Get Relief From Council Bills to Open Restaurant Restrooms and Regulate Apps

Struggling Food Delivery Workers’ Secret Weapon: From a Powerful Union

As Restaurants Ready to Reopen, Food Service Workers Struggle to Score Promised COVID Vaccinations

Reversing Course, Cuomo Approves Imminent Vaccine Access for Food Delivery and Restaurant Workers

Community Rallies Around ‘Deliveristas’ Who Lost Everything in a Bensonhurst House Fire

Which NYC Frontline Workers Will Get the Next Shot at the COVID-19 Vaccine?

DoorDash Pledge of NYC Bathroom Access and Safety Boosts for Delivery Workers Gets Skeptical Reception

DoorDash Delivery Workers Would Need to Toil for Two Days to Buy a Single Share of Their $60 Billion Company

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