1. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to unionize as independent contractors.
2. This is part of a larger agreement between lawmakers, unions, and ride-hailing companies, which also includes lower insurance requirements and support for union rights.
3. The move affects over 800,000 drivers in California, following a similar decision by Massachusetts voters last fall that granted unionization rights to ride-hailing drivers.
2. This is part of a larger agreement between lawmakers, unions, and ride-hailing companies, which also includes lower insurance requirements and support for union rights.
3. The move affects over 800,000 drivers in California, following a similar decision by Massachusetts voters last fall that granted unionization rights to ride-hailing drivers.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill permitting ride-hailing app drivers (Uber, Lyft) to unionize as independent contractors. This decision is part of a larger agreement that includes reduced insurance requirements and support for union rights. The move affects approximately 800,000
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Date: Oct. 6, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-06
Created: 2025/10/06 16:20
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