Co-author of “analysis” critical of Protect App-Based Drivers & Services Act gives speech at rally organized by opposition campaign
SACRAMENTO – Far from being independent or neutral, the Berkeley Labor Center – an organization led by labor unions – has joined with the campaign opposed to the Protect App-Based Drivers & Services Act, a ballot measure aimed for the November 2020 ballot. On Wednesday, Michael Reich, the co-chair of the Center and the co-author of a deceptive and flawed “analysis” of the ballot measure, spoke at a rally organized by opponents.
Here are some actual facts about the pay and benefit guarantees contained in the measure:
FACT – The initiative sets an earnings floor, not a ceiling, of at least an amount equal to 120% of the minimum wage + $0.30 per mile during engaged time. Drivers can never earn less than this guarantee.
FACT – The minimum pay guarantee works out to at least $21/ engaged hour in gross pay, depending on local minimum wage and miles driven.
FACT – The measure provides app-based drivers a healthcare stipend consistent with employer contributions under the Affordable Care Act. Drivers who work 25 hours per week or more earn an amount equivalent to 82% of a Covered California Bronze health insurance plan. Drivers begin earning the healthcare stipend after working 15 hours a week.
READ – More detailed rebuttal of the Center’s “analysis” from Uber here.
The Latest News

Opinion
Protecting Prop 22 helps protect democracy
The Golden State has served as the country’s innovation hub for decades, and has acted [...] Read more
Press Releases
Coalition to Protect App-Based Drivers & Services Responds to California Supreme Court Decision to Grant Review of Prop 22 Appeal
Today, in response to the California Supreme Court’s decision to hear an appeal on Castellanos [...] Read more