We are rooting for the bike couriers of New York City, who have recently formed the New York Messengers Alliance in an effort to harness their collective strength as they seek to improve their pay and benefits. There are some interesting parallels between these couriers and Uber drivers, who also have been struggling to overcome their designation as independent contractors without many significant employment rights.
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