Ruby Nicole Day, a self-described “working-class American who drives for DoorDash,” recently shared her perspective in a Newsweek article, explaining her disappointment with the Democratic National Convention.
She had hoped to hear policies that would address her concerns, particularly regarding immigration, which has significantly impacted her life and her family’s well-being due to the Biden-Harris administration’s lenient border policies and record levels of illegal immigration. However, she found herself let down by what was presented.
“It’s disappointing that the party that says it’s for the people has so little to offer us,” Day wrote. She pointed out that while the Democratic Party claims to represent working-class Americans, it appears to have “so little to offer” people like her. “Working-class Americans have been a gold mine for America. … We worked through the crisis while upper-class Americans sat at home safe and sound. We kept America going—and we are still doing it.”
Day expressed frustration over the consequences of an “open border” policy, which she believes has led to an influx of illegal immigrants entering industries and driving down wages. “What did we get as thanks?” she asked. “A wide-open border and an influx of immigrants who came here illegally who have streamed into our industries, lowering our wages and increasing competition for the industries we labor in.”
She highlighted a critical issue: illegal immigrants using fraudulent IDs, AI-generated credentials, and even stolen documents to secure jobs. Day questioned why there isn’t a more effective system to prevent this fraud, asking, “How can people come and take work from struggling Americans like that, and no one does anything about it?” She specifically called for the use of E-Verify in every employer’s hiring process to help combat these issues.
Day noted that companies like DoorDash and Uber require workers to provide personal information for background checks, yet many fraudulent applications seem to get approved. This influx of illegal labor, she argued, has directly affected her earnings, with her best day’s salary dropping from $100 to $60. To make ends meet, she has had to take on a second job, but her cleaning business is also threatened by illegal immigrants who undercut her fees and do not pay taxes.
“For some reason, our government has decided that people like me don’t matter, that our jobs aren’t ‘real jobs,’ and that it’s OK to flood the market with a glut of illegal labor, driving down our wages and opportunities even further,” she wrote.
Despite these challenges, Day remains resolute. “This is my reality,” she stated, affirming her commitment to continue fighting for her children, her family, and the working class.