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  2. California's is one of the worst job killers in the state's history - and that is saying something While cheered by union leaders, gig economy workers pay the price So job one for CA's legislature should be to repeal it & restore the freedom to work

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  3. Jan 28

    I’m at the rally to repeal AB5! A mom sitting next to me is nursing her toddler. Free lancing is a great way for parents to be in the paid workforce at their own pace! takes that away! As a parent of 3 teens myself I love running my own little business using my skills.

  4. There's a federal bill up for a vote next week in the House. It's or . It takes to the rest of u so u don't feel left out. It's no longer a California issue. It's imperative that you call ur local reps and demand a No vote, or this will be the end of ICs.

  5. Thread: I think the reason we do not see eye to eye with defenders of is that most people associate the "gig economy" with Uber/Lyft/Doordash and nothing more. They don't understand or know the range of industries covered by independent contractors.

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  6. Jan 29

    There are real lives at stake. is a stain. We have worked too hard!

  7. Feb 1

    Last night, sent a message to all California drivers in the Uber Driver app calling on them to support their proposition to kill for ridehail drivers. They can send messages like this as often as they want. FOR FREE. I think many underestimate how powerful this is.

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  8. The Rally to End the Nightmare is TOMORROW. Please Retweet!

  9. Is anyone listening? HR 2474 is the federal version of and the House is voting on it next week. If Dems win back the senate this will law. There will be no gig economy in America anymore. Hello? Is this thing on? This isn't conspiracy weirdness...this is REAL.

  10. Many independent contractors’ livelihoods have been destroyed by . Working relationships have been eliminated. Many now have little to no income. Free people, in a free society, in a free economy, have a right to use their labor as they see fit. This must be addressed now.

  11. Highlights from the Rally at the Capitol. It’s time for to take responsibility and end the nightmare.

  12. isnt working | Despite a massive outpouring of criticism, AB 5 was pushed through last year with little consideration about its economic impact. Temecula, CA Patch

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  13. Everyone, including the Governor and author, seems to agree at least some changes are needed to . That's a clear reason to pass the Urgency Repeal () now so AB 5 is suspended in the meantime. This shouldn't even be controversial.

  14. I've arrived at the rally in Sacramento to hear lots of . Please come up and say "Hi!" I am running against author to fight for the rights of freelancers and independent contractors.

  15. Jan 31

    Gut-wrenching story: “My name is Gail Gordon. I am the Founder Executive director of Numi Opera. Numi Opera was founded to give voice to Jewish Composers who were suppressed by the Nazis. My company was formed in honor of my mother a Polish Jewish Immigrant. 1/6

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  16. Of the 60 million Independent Contactors in the United States, fewer than 2% are Uber drivers. And California has twice as many freelancers across all industries than there are Uber drivers in the entire US. is a myopic money grab created by Union flunkies.

  17. Mis classification disaster is damaging to workers, by govt not companies. We are not cattle. We think, we choice not others. false promise.

  18. All, I am just a regular guy who stepped up when nobody else would to stand up for common sense in Sacramento. It's a shoe-string operation for now but I've been overwhelmed by your support. We are truly in a David vs. Goliath fight to and defeat .

  19. 2. How far does California's go to deny workers the freedom to innovate and earn a living in the modern economy? The State now decides how many stories a freelance journalist can write. That provision alone has already cost hundreds of Californian's their jobs.

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  20. Oh, hi twitter. Súper here. You know that I’ve been yelling about nonstop? Here’s the federal version for the rest of you. K? Byeeeee.

  21. , Eddie: "I am disabled and unhirable for a regular job. Yet as an independent contractor specializing in unique things I have been able to work and survive in LA since 1983. has me very, very worried. I literally have no clue how much longer I can survive."

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