The profits platform companies earn come not only at the expense of predominantly racialized workers but also at the expense of all B.C. taxpayers. Véronique Sioufi and Iglika Ivanova write. Véronique is a researcher and policy analyst and Iglika is a senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, B.C. office. Published Thursday, Nov. 8, 2023. 

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/11/09/Youre-Paying-Ubers-Profits/

The profits platform companies earn come not only at the expense of predominantly racialized workers but also at the expense of all B.C. taxpayers. Véronique Sioufi and Iglika Ivanova write. Véronique is a researcher and policy analyst and Iglika is a senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, B.C. office. Published Thursday, Nov. 8, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/11/09/Youre-Paying-Ubers-Profits/

You’re Paying for Uber’s Profits

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