The latest way gig companies can use gig workers for political gain

As gig companies continue to campaign against worker reclassification, some are now hiring full-time employees positioned to organize such efforts.

This month, food delivery company Postmates listed job postings for “regional organizers” who will “execute grassroot advocacy campaigns” to support the company’s local and national legislative initiatives in markets including California, Washington, the Southwest, New York, and Washington DC. Two weeks ago, Lyft rolled out a similar position in San Francisco “that will support the ridesharing movement and Lyft’s local legislative initiatives.”

The Postmates listing refers to “policy issues—local and statewide—that impact our Postmates fleet directly,” and says the company wants to “engage our community on these issues and mobilize them to make their voice heard.” Postmates has over 350,000 fleet delivery workers.

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