Uber's negligence in addressing these dangers jeopardizes the Black, brown, and immigrant communities that comprise most of the company's workforce. So far, Uber has refused to comment on these alarming figures. Despite growing evidence of the violence drivers face, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was awarded a performance-based compensation of $1 million for making "safety improvements" on the platform, while Uber and other gig corporations spend millions to silence driver voices. One month ago, the California First District Court of Appeal ruled to uphold a significant part of Proposition 22. But the judges also tossed out one section of the ballot measure prohibiting workers from collective bargaining, making unionization possible. SEIU California is appealing the ruling to the California Supreme Court.