Lyft driver talks about what he thinks is positive about Prop. 22, which will be voted on November 3
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With the discipline and principles that allowed him to be part of the military, Al Porch – a driver who now works with the Lyft platform – told La Opinion that he considers the flexibility with which he can provide his services in the San Diego area an advantage.
“Being an independent driver allows me to choose when, where and how to work,” said the driver in his early 40s.
“Like when I served the country in the military, now I choose to serve as an independent conductor to those who need it most. Although it is not the same form of service, it is the same principle of doing good, ”said the veteran.
He said that in general he tries to serve especially those who have to arrive on time for medical appointments and essential workers who attend their work in the middle of the pandemic.
“For me it is an honor to take them on time and safely,” he said proudly.
In the talk, he mentioned California Proposition 22, which will be voted on on the November 3 ballot.
He said that this bill has many advantages but “the main one is that it helps drivers to keep the flexibility of the schedule and the place where we want to work.”
“Without that proposition, we would have to work for companies, with eight-hour hours and hundreds of thousands of drivers would be left out, without work, especially minority drivers,” since most of the drivers are Latino and African-American, he said.
According to a study, about a million people in California are drivers of platforms, such as Uber, Lyft, Postmates, among others.
Some do it daily, others sporadically; Some drive as it helps them to complete their income, while for others it is more their main source of income each month.
The analysis says that up to 900,000 drivers would have to quit that job as drivers if Proposition 22 doesn’t pass.
There are other advantages for which at least three out of four rig drivers (75%) support this proposition. Among other benefits, it offers that if a driver works an average of a minimum of 15 hours a week, they will have access to health services.
It also establishes insurance in the event of a work accident or disability.
Proposition 22 also includes defense for drivers who face discrimination or any type of harassment.
Drivers would have an income of at least 120% of California’s minimum wage, but with the possibility of adjustments, depending on inflation.
It also seeks to criminalize impostors; in other words, those who pose as drivers without being so. That is why Prop. 22 is supported by the Association of Chiefs of Police, the Association of Peace Officers, and the Sheriffs Association, all from California; in addition to the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of the state.
For more information in Spanish about the proposal visit: yeson22.com/?language=spanish
