McCabe writes: "Speaking with Bloomberg, the Democratic presidential
contender called the service 'unregulated,' wading into one of the most
closely watched economic debates in the nascent 2016 race."
Senator Bernie Sanders. (photo: Getty)
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Uber for Lack of Regulation
By David McCabe, The Hill
07 August 15
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in an interview published Thursday that he
has "serious problems" with popular mobile ride-hailing service Uber.
Speaking with Bloomberg, the Democratic presidential contender called the
service "unregulated," wading into one of the most closely watched economic
debates in the nascent 2016 race.
Workers at on-demand economy companies like Uber, Airbnb or Lyft are
considered independent contractors, and therefore do not receive the
benefits and protections afforded to full-time employees. Some labor
advocates say the workers are being misclassified.
The company and other on-demand startups have also faced a host of other
regulatory challenges, mostly at the state and local levels. It was not
clear what specific issues Sanders has with the company.
The company disputed Sanders's characterization of the company as
"unregulated." An Uber spokesman said there are 54 jurisdictions is the
United States that have regulations for ride-hailing services.
Sanders's sharp reaction to the service deviates from the playbook used by
his Democratic opponents when discussing the company and others like it.
They have generally treaded carefully for fear of alienating either Silicon
Valley or labor-rights activists. His comments also place Sanders to the
left of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Democratic
front-runner.
Clinton would only go so far as to say that the growth of the on-demand
economy was "raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a
good job will look like in the future." She also praised the companies for
"creating exciting opportunities and unleashing innovation."
Even the campaign of former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has
positioned himself to the left of Clinton, has been quick to say that he is
"optimistic about companies like Uber" while calling for new policy
proposals to address questions about workers at the companies.
"Governor O'Malley has Uber on his phone, and uses it frequently,"
spokeswoman Haley Morris said in a statement last month. "As companies like
Uber grow and expand, we need to update our labor laws."
Republicans have eagerly embraced the on-demand economy, and particularly
the omnipresent Uber, in an effort to show that they are in touch with
younger voters and the tech industry. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush even
hailed an Uber as part of a campaign event last month.
The campaign conversation about the on-demand economy has coincided with new
attention being paid to the industry by Washington policymakers.
In June, the Federal Trade Commission held a workshop on regulatory
questions in the sharing economy, which drew thousands of comments. And Sen.
Mark Warner (D-Va.) has said he will roll out a set of policy proposals
meant to design a safety net for workers at companies like Uber.
The courts are also considering similar questions. On Thursday, a federal
judge in California heard arguments for and against allowing a lawsuit filed
by Uber drivers against the company to proceed as a class-action suit. Lyft
and other firms face similar legal actions - which threaten to strike at the
core of their business model.
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Senator Bernie Sanders. (photo: Getty)
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Bernie Sanders Criticizes Uber for Lack of Regulation
By David McCabe, The Hill
07 August 15
en. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in an interview published Thursday that he
has "serious problems" with popular mobile ride-hailing service Uber.
Speaking with Bloomberg, the Democratic presidential contender called the
service "unregulated," wading into one of the most closely watched economic
debates in the nascent 2016 race.
Workers at on-demand economy companies like Uber, Airbnb or Lyft are
considered independent contractors, and therefore do not receive the
benefits and protections afforded to full-time employees. Some labor
advocates say the workers are being misclassified.
The company and other on-demand startups have also faced a host of other
regulatory challenges, mostly at the state and local levels. It was not
clear what specific issues Sanders has with the company.
The company disputed Sanders's characterization of the company as
"unregulated." An Uber spokesman said there are 54 jurisdictions is the
United States that have regulations for ride-hailing services.
Sanders's sharp reaction to the service deviates from the playbook used by
his Democratic opponents when discussing the company and others like it.
They have generally treaded carefully for fear of alienating either Silicon
Valley or labor-rights activists. His comments also place Sanders to the
left of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Democratic
front-runner.
Clinton would only go so far as to say that the growth of the on-demand
economy was "raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a
good job will look like in the future." She also praised the companies for
"creating exciting opportunities and unleashing innovation."
Even the campaign of former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has
positioned himself to the left of Clinton, has been quick to say that he is
"optimistic about companies like Uber" while calling for new policy
proposals to address questions about workers at the companies.
"Governor O'Malley has Uber on his phone, and uses it frequently,"
spokeswoman Haley Morris said in a statement last month. "As companies like
Uber grow and expand, we need to update our labor laws."
Republicans have eagerly embraced the on-demand economy, and particularly
the omnipresent Uber, in an effort to show that they are in touch with
younger voters and the tech industry. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush even
hailed an Uber as part of a campaign event last month.
The campaign conversation about the on-demand economy has coincided with new
attention being paid to the industry by Washington policymakers.
In June, the Federal Trade Commission held a workshop on regulatory
questions in the sharing economy, which drew thousands of comments. And Sen.
Mark Warner (D-Va.) has said he will roll out a set of policy proposals
meant to design a safety net for workers at companies like Uber.
The courts are also considering similar questions. On Thursday, a federal
judge in California heard arguments for and against allowing a lawsuit filed
by Uber drivers against the company to proceed as a class-action suit. Lyft
and other firms face similar legal actions - which threaten to strike at the
core of their business model.
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