California Empowers Uber, Lyft Drivers With Unionization Rights

Fuente: International Business Times

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed historic legislation last week that legally enfranchises Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize, a huge win for independent contractors in the gig economy. The new law makes California the second state, after Massachusetts in 2024, to legitimize the collective bargaining rights of rideshare drivers. Union Rights for California Rideshare Drivers California Empowers Uber, Lyft Drivers With Unionization Rights With more than 800,000 ride-hailing drivers serving California, the bill institutes a clear and comprehensive system to assist in union certification, bargaining, and enforcement.