The empty promise of the gig economy
Jason Yen/Staff
Prop. 22 is a crucial step in gig companies’ fight to protect their business models and create a category of workers without rights.
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Berkeley Forum hosts discussion on sustainability of gig economy
The Berkeley Forum hosted a virtual panel Monday featuring labor rights organizers and economists to discuss the future of the gig economy.
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Propositions on affirmative action, rent control fail, restoring former felon voting rights passes
Out of the 12 propositions on the ballot, three have been approved by voters and five have failed while the rest remain uncertain, as of press time.
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CA voters see increase of $150M in spending for 2020 ballot measures
According to data gathered by California Target Book, which gives nonpartisan information on the state’s politics, voters have seen an increase of more than $150 million in spending on advertisements for ballot measures this year compared to 2016.
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Here’s how you should vote on Berkeley’s 8 city measures
CITY AFFAIRS: 8 crucial measures are on Berkeley residents' ballots this election season. Here are The Daily Californian Editorial Board’s takes on how residents should vote this November.
Here are The Daily Californian Editorial Board’s takes on each of the measures and how residents should vote this November.
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Housing rights advocate Victoria Fierce runs for AC Transit Board of Directors
Victoria Fierce, co-founder of East Bay for Everyone and director of operations for the California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund, is running for the AC Transit Board of Directors at-large seat.
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Alameda County must keep AC Transit free beyond pandemic
We can and should make mobility a right for everyone, not just a privilege for those who can afford it.
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Black democratic socialist Jovanka Beckles runs for AC Transit Board of Directors
Black democratic socialist and children’s mental health professional Jovanka Beckles is running for the AC Transit Board of Directors in Ward 1 against 20-year incumbent Joe Wallace.
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Protect gig workers: Don’t override AB 5 in November
If Prop. 22 is passed, the gig model would spread like fire across industries. Almost any work could be put on an app for the lowest bidder.
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Berkeley Forum fall 2020 lineup includes scientists, media experts
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming election and national conversations about racism and justice, the Berkeley Forum has organized a lineup of a diverse range of professionals and experts to speak in fall 2020.
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