California's Gig Drivers Just Secured Collective Bargaining Power with Newly Certified Union
A union representing Uber and Lyft drivers was just certified by California's Public Employment Relations Board, officially recognizing them as the drivers' bargaining organization. The Sacramento Bee reports that this new bargaining structure : The move will allow the California Gig Workers Union to help drivers negotiate issues affecting working conditions and benefits. It comes as at least 30%…
A recently certified union, representing Uber and Lyft drivers, will now have the power to negotiate working conditions and benefits for gig workers in California. The newly recognized bargaining organization aims to secure improvements such as health insurance, support for high gas prices, and greater transparency in pay. This development comes as a result of Assembly Bill 1340, which enabled independent contractor drivers to engage in collective bargaining.
California becomes the third state, following Washington and Massachusetts, to allow ride-hailing drivers to unionize. The SEIU 521 official Riko Mendez emphasized that having a union is crucial for gig drivers to have a voice in shaping their work and the future, especially with the rapid expansion of autonomous vehicles.
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