Flex Statement of Support for U.S. Department of Labor Secretary and Deputy Secretary Nominees 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2025

The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: 

“The Department of Labor has a key role in helping build a future-forward, modern economy. That includes supporting app-based independent work, which benefits millions of earners, consumers, and communities. As a small business owner, Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer understands the importance of increasing economic opportunities, fostering small business growth, and expanding access to services that consumers need and want—which is what app-based platforms do every day. We believe her expertise will be invaluable to the Department.

Keith Sonderling also brings a wealth of experience in labor law and policy, from previous roles as Acting and Deputy Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division and as a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His deep knowledge about the importance of independent work will contribute operational know-how to the Department.

Once confirmed, we look forward to working with these leaders to advance policies that continue the innovation and economic opportunities of the app-based platform industry.”

CONTACT:       

media@flexassociation.org

###

About Flex: Flex is the voice of the app-based economy, representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them. Our member companies — DoorDash, Grubhub, HopSkipDrive, Instacart, Lyft, Shipt and Uber— help provide access to crucial goods and services to customers safely and efficiently, offer flexible earning opportunities to workers and support economic growth in communities across the country.