eBay Enterprise, as part of eBay, published detailed political contribution and lobbying disclosures outlining its transparent engagement with political processes. The company emphasizes oversight by its Board of Directors and the work of its Political Action Committee in supporting candidates and groups that align with principles of justice, integrity, and diversity.

Workers rallied in response to alleged union-busting practices by eBay and its subsidiary TCGplayer, as union members protested delayed contract negotiations, benefit cuts, and other tactics that undermine fair labor rights. Protests targeted corporate leadership, including eBay Board Member Zane Rowe, underscoring broader concerns about worker exploitation.

eBay Enterprise has expanded its government relations team by hiring three new members, including a former adviser to Vice President Harris. The company, which spent nearly $1.9 million on federal lobbying last year and $530,000 in Q2, aims to influence key e-commerce policies that benefit small businesses and individual sellers.

Following a settlement with TCGUnion-CWA after prolonged labor disputes and union busting efforts, eBay reinstated a previously removed commitment in its Human Rights Policy to bargain in good faith with union representatives at TCGPlayer. This move, prompted by mounting pressure from union activists and government officials, marks a positive step towards reinforcing labor rights and addressing longstanding worker concerns.

OpenSecrets data shows that eBay Inc, the parent organization of eBay Enterprise, reported political contributions of $359,558 and lobbying expenditures of $2,050,000 during the 2024 cycle. The information also highlights that a significant portion of its lobbyists are former government officials, with 8 of 10 in 2023 and 15 of 20 in 2024 having held public office, suggesting a strong revolving door dynamic.

OpenSecrets reports that eBay Inc raised $167,029 during the 2023-2024 election cycle, highlighting the company’s political contributions. The report does not indicate that these funds supported any far‑right or authoritarian agendas, and thus the event is assessed as neutral with respect to anti‑fascist values.

The National Labor Relations Board found that eBay and its subsidiary TCGPlayer violated workers' rights by refusing to recognize the union, delaying bargaining, withholding legally entitled information, and unilaterally changing benefits. The ruling follows the unionization of TCGPlayer workers in March 2023 and highlights the removal of pro-worker language from the company's human rights policy.

Investors and New York city and state comptrollers are pressuring the company to restore the union-support language that was quietly removed from its Human Rights Policy, signaling a corrective move towards upholding workers’ rights.

A report from The Verge details how eBay and its subsidiary, TCGplayer, have been charged with multiple unfair labor practices including refusing to recognize a union, denying workers their legally entitled rights, and using intimidation tactics during union organizing efforts. Workers claimed that eBay has not provided cost-of-living raises in years and has actively obstructed union processes by challenging certification and using anti-union legal counsel.