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The Racial Implications of the Uber-Lyft Strike

The Racial Implications of the Uber-Lyft Strike

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May 13, 2019
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On May 8 drivers for Uber and Lyft went on strike across the world. Workers turned off their apps in anticipation of Uber’s initial public offering (IPO) on May 10, which was valued at $75.46 billion. However, workers believe they haven’t benefited from these profits. Reports have cited rising allegations of poverty pay as motivating the strike.

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