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From KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, I'm Nina Kim.

Coming up on forum, Uber Lyft and other gig companies want voters to help them sidestep California's AB5, the law that requires them to reclassify their independent contractors as employees.

They say Proposition 22 offers a better way to address the needs of app-based workers,

and they've thrown a record $185 million behind the measure.

But labor groups say the companies are abusing their power in ways that could lower labor standards across

industries.

We'll hear from both sides after this news. This is Forum. I'm Mina Kim. Proposition 22 is shaping up to be the most contentious and expensive measure on the November ballot. Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacard have poured some $185 million into the proposal, which would allow them to classify

their workers as independent contractors with some benefits, rather than as employees

under state law. But opponents say these workers are entitled to overtime and benefits

like health care and paid leave. The outcome of Prop 22 is being watched closely by other states.

And joining me now to debate the measure are David Cruz, President of the League of United

Latin American Citizens Council number 3288, part of the Yes on Prop 22 campaign.

Thanks for joining us, David Cruz.

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