The financial contributions and lobbying expenditures recorded for Postmates indicate corporate involvement in political financing, which carries inherent risks of influencing policy and potentially supporting authoritarian practices. While the data does not specify alignment with far‑right or authoritarian candidates, the practice of channeling corporate funds into political processes can indirectly bolster systems that may undermine progressive policies and worker rights.

Postmates Inc Profile: Summary

The article examines modern slavery risks and exploitative conditions in the food delivery sector, which implicates companies like Postmates in potential labor rights abuses. Such practices reflect negatively on labor relations and human rights practices, a key area of concern for anti-fascist and worker rights advocates.

The Price We Don’t Pay: modern slavery in food delivery and distribution

Postmates' constitutional challenge against AB5 signals an intent to avoid reclassifying gig workers as employees, thereby circumventing labor protections that are critical for safeguarding worker rights. From an anti-authoritarian, pro-worker perspective, this move is detrimental as it perpetuates a model that leaves workers vulnerable to exploitation.

9th Circuit Revives Constitutional Challenge to Employee Classification Law ✦ OnLabor

This settlement addresses longstanding gig worker rights issues and represents a corrective measure benefiting vulnerable workers. Although Postmates initially failed to comply with local labor standards, the settlement helped ensure gig workers received back wages and compensation for unmet rights, aligning with anti-authoritarian, worker-supportive policies.

Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

Postmates, alongside Uber, is involved in lobbying against a California regulation intended to reclassify gig workers as employees. This political maneuver undermines labor protections, reinforcing anti-worker policies that contribute to authoritarian corporate dominance.

Uber’s Acquisition of Postmates Exposes Brand to Labor Rights Debate

The report detailing Postmates' use of lobbyists suggests active engagement in influencing political processes. From an anti-fascist perspective, such corporate political influence can undermine democratic norms and perpetuate power imbalances, contributing to authoritarian practices.

Postmates Inc Lobbyists

The lawsuit and subsequent settlement highlight significant issues in Postmates' labor practices, including misclassification of workers, inadequate wages, and denial of worker protections. Although the company agreed to implement clearer termination policies, the incident underscores systemic shortcomings in treating gig workers fairly, undermining labor rights.

Postmates pays $8.75 million to settle worker misclassification lawsuit