Working Partnerships USA provided video of the protester, Thom Hoffman, trying to enter the building and then being tackled after security tried to block him.
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The protest stemmed from what the organization Gig Workers Rising calls the unfair firings of Uber drivers from customers complaints.
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"Gig Workers Rising is supporting drivers who are fighting against Uber's unfair deactivation policies," said Hoffman, the Uber driver with Gig Workers Rising. "Uber drivers don't have a voice on the job, and live under constant fear, fear of deactivation."
In a statement, an Uber spokesperson said decisions to block access to their app are made in accordance with community guidelines, and to maintain the safety of riders and drivers.
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