Elizabeth Warren joined a slate of city officials on Thursday to push increased protections for essential workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic
The Council’s legislative package was inspired by the “Essential Workers Bill of Rights” proposal introduced by Warren and Rep., which calls for increased worker protections like child care support and health care security.
Council Member Brad Lander, a sponsor of the local legislation, said the city has to go beyond the daily ritual of thanking essential workers for their services. Essential workers who joined the town hall expressed how difficult their working conditions have become since the pandemic began in March. Workers in the so-called gig economy have limited rights because they are considered independent contractors, not employees, said Amara Sanogo, an Uber driver.provide paid sick leave for gig-economy workers
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