Yes for Mass Drivers
Flexibility and Benefits for Massachusetts is a ballot question committee registered with the state of Massachusetts to provide educational opportunities for drivers and voters to learn more about the 2022 ballot question.
Learn more about a ballot question that will allow app-based rideshare and delivery drivers to remain independent while providing them with new benefits.
Get the FactsA lawsuit in Massachusetts could change the status quo, and force independent drivers to become employees. This radical change could force drivers to work set schedules, report to a manager, drive for only one app, and significantly reduce or eliminate the flexibility drivers value most.
Massachusetts voters can protect the flexibility that drivers love. Most drivers choose this work because they need the flexibility to earn money on their own schedules.
The independence of rideshare and delivery driving is what draws most people to this work. Drivers don’t have to answer to a boss and can work when and where they want, while enjoying new pay guarantees and other benefits. This ballot question keeps drivers independent, which is what most drivers prefer.
The pandemic has shown us the importance of a strong safety net for workers. This ballot question would provide historic new benefits suited specifically for app-based drivers, including a healthcare stipend, paid sick time, paid family and medical leave, and occupational accident insurance that covers injury or illness on the job.
A recent survey found that 83 percent of app-based drivers in Massachusetts support being independent contractors while receiving new benefits, as proposed by the ballot question, but politicians are ignoring them by trying to force them into becoming employees to score political points with special interests. This ballot question respects the will of the drivers by preserving the independence and flexibility that they enjoy as independent contractors.
Last year, voters in California passed a similar law requiring companies to provide benefits for drivers while keeping them independent contractors. One year later, surveys show that nearly 9 in 10 California drivers say this has been good for them, 75% report making more money and 84% of them recommend that voters in other states pass similar laws.
Stand with thousands of drivers who have joined our campaign to secure drivers rights to drive when, where and how they want.
Drivers statewide want to work with legislative leaders in the coming months to shape a better future for app-based rideshare and delivery drivers.
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Study illustrates the profound reliance of Massachusetts residents and businesses on app-based rideshare and delivery drivers.
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Chamber representing 2,100 members pledges support for driver flexibility, with increased access to benefits BOSTON, MA – July 12, 2022 – The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has officially endorsed the ongoing efforts of the Flexibility & Benefits for Massachusetts Drivers committee. The chamber joins a growing list of supporters who stand with drivers...
Read the NewsA recent survey found that 83% of app-based drivers want to remain independent contractors while also receiving new/additional benefits, but special interests and their lobbyists are ignoring them, funding an opposition campaign to force drivers into becoming employees. This ballot question respects the will of the drivers by preserving the independence and flexibility they enjoy as independent contractors.
In addition to thousands of drivers across the state, the following community groups support a tested solution to keep drivers independent while providing new benefits.
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Thank you for visiting Yes For Mass Drivers. While our ballot question will not be in front of voters in November of 2022, we will continue to stand with drivers and fight to protect their flexibility and independence through the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work.
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