Lena Simet

Lena Simet is a senior economic justice and rights researcher and advocate at Human Rights Watch. A longer version of this op-ed was first published at Inequality.org. This version was syndicated by OtherWords.org

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Hiding Exploitation Behind an App

Alejandro thought that driving full-time for Uber offered freedom — flexible hours, quick cash, and time to care for his young son. But that promise faded fast.“There are hours when I make $20,” he told me. “And there are hours when I make $2.” As his pay dropped, he pawned his computer and camera…

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