DoorDash spent tens of millions to support California Prop. 22 (2020), which classified gig workers as independent contractors and denied them union rights. Continues to oppose California legislation that would give gig workers unionization rights in 2025-2026. Workers with Los Deliveristas Unidos report ongoing issues with pay algorithms and deactivations.
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DoorDash donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inaugural fund. The company also spent $60M+ on California's Prop 22 campaign in 2020 to maintain contractor classification for Dashers. CEO Tony Xu has not made explicit partisan endorsements, but the company's political spending has consistently aligned with deregulatory priorities that protect its gig economy business model.
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DoorDash — Politics: MIXED DoorDash donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inaugural fund. The company also spent $60M+ on California's Prop 22 campaign in 2020 to maintain contractor classification for Dashe… https://reciepts.tech/stance/1230
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DoorDash spent over $200 million campaigning for California Proposition 22 (2020), which the California Supreme Court upheld in July 2024, allowing gig workers to remain independent contractors rather than employees. In September 2024, New York Mayor announced $131.5 million enforcement action against DoorDash for violating minimum-pay rules. Company previously penalized $17 million for using tips to subsidize driver pay.