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Cali Gig Workers Fight Corporate Backed-Prop 22

Uber, Lyft and other gig economy giants are spending millions to push for Prop 22 in California, which would deny workers a living wage, the right to unionize and other basic benefits. BT speaks with Cherri Murphy, a Lyft driver and lead organizer with Gig Workers Rise. In other stories: Four AFL-CIO Labor Councils vote to call a general strike if Trump refuses to accept the election results. McDonalds faces its 4th racial discrimination lawsuit of 2020 as Black workers accuse the company of failing to deal with racist managers. Over 150 Houston teachers participate in a sick-out demanding better COVID safety measures.

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