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Published 2 years ago

50 gig workers killed on the job in the last five years: study

Summary by Ground News
More than 50 gig workers have been murdered in the U.S. since 2017, a new report says. More than 60% of the victims were people of color, many of them immigrants. The report says app-based companies do not do enough to keep gig workers safe. Platforms say they prioritize drivers' safety.

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The GuardianThe Guardian

At least 50 US gig workers murdered or killed since 2017 – study

Activists say companies like Lyft and Uber ‘try to protect their bottom line by offloading risk’ on to workers

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The HillThe Hill

50 gig workers killed on the job in the last five years: study

At least 50 people working for gig companies including Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have been killed on the job in the last five years, according to a new report out Tuesday. Their families have receive…

2 years ago·Washington, United States
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Al JazeeraAl Jazeera

‘Pattern’ of gig worker murders reveals safety gaps: labour group

More than 50 US gig workers have been murdered while working since 2017, according to a report by a US labour group.

2 years ago·Qatar
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The VergeThe Verge

More than 50 gig workers have been killed while working in the US since 2017

Worker advocates are seeking more protections for app-based drivers.

2 years ago·United States
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EngadgetEngadget

Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide | Engadget

Gig Workers Rising found that death benefits are sometimes nonexistent..

2 years ago·United States
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WiredWired

When Gig Workers Are Murdered, Their Families Foot the Bill

A new report claims that companies like Lyft and Uber offer meager assistance to the loved ones of workers slain on the job.

2 years ago·United States
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