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LAFCo releases survey showing many delivery workers earn low weekly pay after expenses; Prop 22 seen as a constraint
Summary
LAFCo commissioners heard a UC Santa Cruz survey showing delivery-workers’ median weekly earnings before expenses were about $450 and may fall to $270 after mileage; many respondents lack health insurance, and presenters warned Proposition 22 could constrain local protections.
At its Oct. 16 meeting the San Francisco LAFCo released an updated survey of app-based delivery workers conducted for the commission. Professor Chris Benner of UC Santa Cruz presented findings showing a predominantly people-of-color workforce, a large share who support dependents, and median weekly earnings that fall substantially once expenses are accounted for.
Executive Officer Mr. Goble introduced the study and Professor Benner said the summer survey focused on platform delivery workers (DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Fresh). Response rates in the field sample were high (reported values included 81% for DoorDash, 88% for Instacart and 79% for…
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