The Peak Daily Luxury tax 🛩 — Uber strikes a deal with a Canadian union. The luxury tax is cancelling private jet and yacht orders. Apple’s rolling out a new point of sale solution.
Jan 28, 2022
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Union Representation Without Reclassification
- Uber struck a global-first agreement with UFCW Canada to provide representation for 100,000 drivers and couriers.
- The deal keeps contractor status but creates regular meetings and a path toward minimum earnings and benefits.
Contractor Status Limits Benefits
- Canadian gig workers remain independent contractors and thus lack vacation pay and statutory benefits.
- The UFCW-Uber pact is positioned as a starting point to push for minimum earnings and benefits without immediate reclassification.
Luxury Tax Triggers Early Cancellations
- Canada's proposed luxury tax (10–20%) targets high-end cars, aircraft and boats and aims to raise ~$150M annually.
- Manufacturers report order cancellations that could ripple through suppliers and cost jobs in small-volume industries.