INNOVATION+ INDEPENDENT WORK

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About/Mission

WA Alliance for Innovation and Independent Work is a coalition of consumers, independent workers, small businesses, app-based services, and community leaders from across the state that seeks to strengthen and support advancements in the new workplace. Today, flexible jobs, benefits, and innovative services are essential to enhancing Washington’s emerging economic opportunities and empowering the small businesses and workers who are leading and innovating.

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Flexibility

49% of app-based workers cite the ability to control their own schedule as a primary reason to choose this work.
Source: Pew Research, 2021

Supplemental Income

68% of workers utilize app-based work as a side job to supplement their main source of income.
Source: Pew Research, 2021

Workforce

Women make up 46% of app-based workers. UberEats: >40% women drivers; DoorDash: 58%; Instacart: 70%.
Source: Good Morning America

Multiple Platforms

61% of app-based workers switch between multiple platforms to maximize their income.
Source: Pew Research, 2021

independent contractor status

Majority of app-based workers prefer to view themselves as independent contractors over employees.
Source: Pew Research, 2021

Quotes from the Alliance

Flexibility matters to me, and matters to my lifestyle. As a single mother it can be difficult to maintain a balance between work and taking care of my children, but Dashing has given me the chance to do both. I am able to work a full-time job, and for the additional income I work part-time on the app. The flexibility of Dashing is the reason I can use the app to help me take care of my family.
Timerie, Delivery Driver
Snohomish/Lynnwood
“When I unexpectedly had to leave my manufacturing job due to an injury, I needed a new way to earn that was accessible, secure, and flexible. Dashing was perfect because I could start working almost immediately – I have two teenage boys at home and providing for them is my number one priority. Now, with my injury fully healed, I’m still earning with DoorDash – it’s much more flexible than my last job and I’ve really appreciated the way it allows me to be present for my family.”
Heather, Delivery Driver
Spokane
Knowing I can rely on the income I earn from Dashing to pay my bills, tuition, and other expenses has been the most appealing part of the work. I want to be able to support myself and the goals I have for the future, thankfully Dashing allows me to do both. My schedule is very busy, and knowing I can Dash whenever and wherever I want at a pace that fits my lifestyle has allowed me to start building the future I want for myself.
Bryan, Delivery Driver
Seattle-Tacoma