100,000 Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under bill filed in Springfield

Uber, Lyft Drivers Push For Right To Unionize, Citing Lost Pay, Safety Risks

Illinois drivers launched a statewide push Tuesday for legislation that would allow collective bargaining without changing their contractor status.

100,000 Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under bill filed in Springfield

An estimated 100,000 ride-hailing app drivers with Uber and Lyft could be allowed to unionize in Illinois under a new bill filed Tuesday in Springfield.If passed, the Illinois Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act would allow gig workers to bargain with the ride-share companies for better pay, benefits and working conditions.Under federal law, rideshare drivers are considered independent contractors — not employees — and are not allo…

Rideshare drivers rally for unionization bill

Seek to collectively bargain with companies like Uber and Lyft.