Flex Association Comment on the Empowering App-Workers Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2025

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

"App-based platforms have revolutionized work and created new earning opportunities for a new generation. Unfortunately, this bill does not represent the interests of workers and would undercut the gains made by Americans who use apps to increase their income and support themselves and their families. If senators truly want to empower workers, they will listen to the 77% who prefer the flexibility to choose when, where, and how often to work. 

In addition, this bill fundamentally misunderstands the technology that powers digital platforms, raising significant anti-trust, confidentiality, and consumer privacy concerns. 

While prospects for this proposal appear limited, we look forward to continuing to have constructive conversations with lawmakers to help shape future-focused policies."

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.