by Mark Kreidler | Aug 17, 2026 | California, California Gig Workers Union, labor, News, Rideshare, SEIU, Uber, unionization
After a yearslong battle for worker rights that pulled the governor’s office and state legislators into the fray, Uber and Lyft drivers in California are on the doorstep of having their own union to negotiate with the rideshare giants. Can they win contracts? That answer isn’t nearly as clear. At a celebratory news conference Tuesday, organizers of the California Gig Workers Union…
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by Luke Goldstein | Jun 11, 2026 | big tech, Congress, Gig Workers, Lyft, News, Rideshare, Uber
Amust-pass congressional funding package for the nation’s roads, bridges, and public infrastructure includes an industry-friendly carveout that would give ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft legal immunity from car crashes and injuries, according to a review of the bill text by The Lever. Drivers would be held individually responsible, rather than the apps, unless the platforms were found…
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