"Amazon vs. NYC: City Council Takes Aim at Gig Economy with New Bill In a bold move to challenge the dominance of big tech, the New York City Council is pushing a groundbreaking bill that seeks to shake up the delivery industry. The proposed legislation targets Amazon and other companies that rely on third-party subcontractors to deliver packages to city residents, instead requiring them to directly employ last-mile workers. The bill's proponents argue that this shift would bring much-needed job security, benefits, and protections to the estimated 50,000 delivery workers in NYC, many of whom are currently classified as independent contractors. As the city continues to grapple with issues of income inequality and worker exploitation, this bill has the potential to set a precedent for other cities and industries."
New York City is taking on Amazon (AMZN) with a bill that would require delivery companies to directly employ last-mile workers instead of relying on third-party subcontractors. The Delivery ...
