Uber, Lyft Drivers Gain Historic Right To Unionize In California As Newsom Signs Bill Impacting 800,000 Gig Workers

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a historic California bill granting Uber and Lyft drivers the right to unionize. The law lets 800,000 independent contractors collectively bargain for pay and benefits under a broader compromise with ride-hailing firms. Newsom hailed it as a landmark deal balancing worker rights with business interests.