Flex Statement | US DOL Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling’s Comments Championing App-Based Workers at the International Labour Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2025

The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: 

“Flex commends U.S. DOL Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling for championing the millions of workers who participate in the app-based economy, as well as the entrepreneurs and communities that rely on app-based platforms to grow their businesses and meet local needs. Digital work allows individuals unparalleled freedom over when, where, and how they earn — making it possible for Americans to secure income on their own terms at the touch of a button. Deputy Secretary Sonderling’s strong leadership at the International Labour Conference will advance and amplify pro-worker policies that promote flexibility, autonomy, and economic growth worldwide. Flex looks forward to working together to pursue this objective."

CONTACT:       

media@flexassociation.org

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About Flex: Flex is the voice of the app-based economy, representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them. Our member companies — DoorDash, Grubhub, HopSkipDrive, Instacart, Lyft, Shipt and Uber— help provide access to crucial goods and services to customers safely and efficiently, offer flexible earning opportunities to workers and support economic growth in communities across the country.