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Claim your share of the gig economy with Stock Rewards

Be a stock owner in the companies you hustle with.

Hello gig workers,

Ever thought about owning a piece of the gig economy? With stock ownership, you can! Imagine having a say in the companies you hustle with. 

We’ll show you how you can earn stock rewards towards big names like Uber and Amazon for FREE. Let's unite as gig workers and make our voices count. 

Also in this issue:

  • 🔔 Stay in the loop with the latest gig economy updates

  • 🔦 Social spotlight: Investing in the stock market for Gig Workers 101

Claim your share of the gig economy with Stock Rewards§

Gig work offers you unmatched freedom to juggle and jump between gigs to create a work schedule that suits your life.

While there are aspects of the gig economy that’s broken, such as unlivable wages and a lack of benefits, there's a solution that empowers you without compromising your independence.

The pitfall of W2 employment

Some people argue for making gig workers employees. But, being an employee takes away the independence of gig work. 

As a gig worker, you’re the boss. You get to decide which companies to work with, when to work, and how to run your business. 

Empowerment through ownership

History has shown us there is another way to make a change that doesn’t involve giving up your independence. 

That’s why you should consider being a shareholder in the companies you work with.

Ownership translates to influence—shareholders gain the right to vote, speak, and impact company operations. The larger your stake, the more significant the changes you can drive.

Unite for change

When a large group of people rally together to own stock in a company, they can effectively short the system. They become partial owners who can force fundamental changes in the company they own stock in.

Moves want to make real change in the gig economy. When you open an account with Moves, you'll be able to earn stock rewards§ in the gig companies you work with. 

That means by simply managing your earnings through Moves, you're earning stock in gig companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and more. 

As more gig workers become shareholders in gig companies through Moves, we’re building a loud and powerful worker-owned voice for the gig economy.

How it works

  1. Download: Start by downloading the Moves App.

  2. Spend: Sign up and get your free Moves Spending Account. Use it for everyday purchases, and you’ll automatically earn Stock Rewards§ on all eligible transactions. For more details, see Terms and Conditions

  3. Redeem: When you’ve earned at least $5 in rewards, you can redeem them for stock in a gig company of your choice.

  4. Own: The more you spend and redeem, the more stock you own in eligible gig companies you work with. Your voice gets louder, and together, we have a say in the direction of the gig economy.

You already need to spend on things like eating out, groceries, gas, maintenance, and insurance. 

Switch to using the Moves Card, and you’ll automatically earn rewards to purchase stock with.

Simply download the Moves app and get your free Moves Spending Account to get started!

Platform buzz & gig economy updates

Autonomous rides are arriving on Uber with Waymo

Uber and Waymo have partnered to offer fully autonomous rides to customers in Phoenix. Riders using Uber's app can now potentially get matched with a Waymo autonomous vehicle for a driverless experience.

Helping shoppers make informed decisions when earning with Instacart

Instacart is introducing new features to help shoppers better understand and customize their experience. These updates include a batch access summary in the app, offering information on factors affecting batch access, and a feature to hide batches or stores with less demand. Shoppers can now check the estimated time to see a batch at nearby stores, helping them optimize their earnings.

Millennial and Gen Z gig workers are earning a lot more than their older peers

A TransUnion study finds that a significant number of younger Americans, particularly Gen Z and millennials, are turning to gig work to make ends meet. More of them are earning $2,500 or more per month from gig work compared to older generations.

Social spotlight

Investing in the stock market for gig workers 101

Watch Sergio and Chris talk about an overview of how to invest your money as a gig worker with stocks. This is not financial advice, please use your own due diligence when investing any money into anything.

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