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Delivery Companies Don’t Want to Supply Delivery Workers With Safe Batteries and Bikes

Bronx Council Member Oswald Feliz introduced the legislation, but the tech companies don't like it.

November 22, 2023

Amazon Stops Selling Illegal Batteries After City Cease-and-Desist Letter

Following a cease-and-desist letter from the city, Amazon, at least, has partially reformed its illegal ways.

November 10, 2023

A Day in the Life of a NYC Deliverista

A delivery worker gives a rare insight into the long list of challenges and dangers, from exploitative app companies to the constant threat of traffic crashes.

October 5, 2023

Labor Gains: Judge Tosses App Giants’ Suit to Stop Deliverista Minimum Wage

Justice Nicholas Moyne cleared the way for a long-delayed wage hike for workers who brave dangerous roads to bring food directly to New Yorkers.

September 29, 2023

Latest Cop Crackdown on Deliveristas Misses the Point: Advocates

The crackdown underscored how companies like DoorDash and UberEats earn millions while mostly immigrant "independent contractors" are subject to all of the legal punishment and road danger.

July 14, 2023

Cycle of Rage: The Park Slope Food Coop May Embrace Worker Exploitation

Why is the famously liberal member-run supermarket about to get in bed with delivery companies?

June 29, 2023

City Hall Announces $20 Minimum Wage for Deliveristas

“Our delivery workers have consistently delivered for us — now, we are delivering for them,” the mayor said.

June 12, 2023