chicago lawyer who helps the little guy fight amazon

How much does Amazon pay per hour?

Amazon touted its $15-per- hour wages, which exceed the federal minimum of $7.25. In truth, both are insufficient. And Amazon has built in purposeful obsolescence for those warehouse jobs, capping raises after three years of service unless the worker is promoted, according to Bloomberg. This encourages a constant supply of new, lesser-paid workers.

What is the Independent Drivers Guild?

The Independent Drivers Guild, a group of New York City Uber drivers affiliated with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, helped ensure workers could get tips and a wage floor, dignities the ride-hail company had resisted.

Who is Catherine Fisk?

Catherine Fisk, a labor and employment law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said that recently failed pro-labor drives portend a future in which worker protections are whittled away in service of on-demand workplaces that can be dialed up or down to match consumers’ needs.

Does Uber have a California law?

As part of Uber’s campaign to convince courts and regulators that the California law shouldn’t apply to it, the company last year created a program allowing drivers to set their own fares and choose some routes based on destination — freedoms they didn’t enjoy elsewhere.

About Andy Becker

Andy Becker is a writer, gardener, and lifetime learner living in Gig Harbor with his wife Donna Fisher and their two dogs, Nova and Splash. Andy graduated from San Mateo High School in 1972 and from U.C. Berkeley in 1976. He spent one year abroad in Barcelona, Spain in 1974.

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Who is Steve Stegall's legal assistant?

His legal assistant of 37 years, Sharon Kirby, told me Stegall never lost his passion for helping the elderly and others who couldn’t protect themselves from the perils of probate court. “He had the biggest heart I’ve ever come across in my life,” she said.

Who was Chuck Stegall?

Chuck Stegall, attorney who fought for the little guy, died at 65. He fought for the little guy and helped love win. Then he lost his battle with cancer.

How long did Stegall fight cancer?

He battled cancer for two and a half years until finally, the fight ended earlier this month. He was 65. His legal assistant of 37 years, Sharon Kirby, told me Stegall never lost his passion for helping the elderly and others who couldn’t protect themselves from the perils of probate court.

What did Stegall write about at the end of his life?

Toward the end of his life, Stegall couldn’t talk but he poured his thoughts into a journal, writing about faith and family, about how to die but mostly how to live.

Where did R.B. and Marge go to the Cardinals?

And sometimes more than a little bit better. In the seven years they were married, R.B. and Marge traveled to the Carolinas and took a train from Flagstaff to Chicago. They stood on the north rim of the Grand Canyon and went to Diamondbacks games and Cardinals games.

When did R.B. Stegall die?

They lived happily ever after until R.B.’s death in 2016. Attorneys (like journalists) often get a bad rap and more than a few times they deserve it. But every once in awhile you run into a guy like Stegall, who does what he does not just to pad his bank account but to protect people who so badly need the help.

Was R.B. Sleeth's lockup court approved?

R.B.'s lockup was court approved . Stegall learned of the plight of R.B. Sleeth and Marge Foley, as did I, from his old friend, former Gov. Rose Mofford. He had handled Mofford’s legal affairs for more than 30 years, so it was natural that she turned to him when she learned her old friend, R.B., had been locked away in an Alzheimer’s ward.