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At an average $20 to 30 an hour before expenses, she was soon working full-time and “making more than I ever have,” and quit her two other jobs at a café and as a math tutor. She moved into a hotel, then an Airbnb, then her own place. With AB 5, Slason was horrified that income would go away, so she became a vocal supporter of Prop. 22 to keep working when she chooses as she finishes a computer science degree.

Biden did not even make any promises on this score at all during the campaign. He certainly won’t be open to pro-worker legislation after assuming office. And courts are increasingly pro-capital and anti-worker. If unions have the allegiance of workers and their communities, something difficult to obtain and maintain, then victory against employers and their allies in the government, is almost a certainty.

The need to fight Proposition 22 no doubt necessitated spending union funds. But just think about how many organizers could be fielded and supported with $20 million, how much basic “shop floor” and community organizing could be accomplished. La lucha continua hacia la victoria siempre. Solidarity.