California Uber/Lyft Drivers Can Unionize Under New Law Signed by Newsom
California’s governor recently signed a bill allowing over 800,000 ride-hailing drivers to unionize and collectively bargain for improved wages and benefits. This legislation marks a significant compromise between labor unions and tech companies, making California the second state to allow such unionization after Massachusetts. Simultaneously, a measure to reduce the companies’ insurance requirements for accidents caused by underinsured drivers was also signed. While labor unions and some drivers are optimistic about the new law, some advocacy groups express concerns, such as the need for greater transparency in pay reporting.
John Q. Hosedrinker