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Correction: Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., have secured Canada’s first official union certification under UFCW Canada by the B.C. Labour Relations Board.
This certification followed months of organizing driven by B.C.'s updated labour laws that recognize online platform workers' rights to unionize.
The campaign centered on enhancing workplace protections, including clearer disclosure of earnings, improved health and safety standards, and establishing just procedures for handling account suspensions.
Shawn Haggerty, National President of UFCW Canada, described the event as a pivotal moment for the Canadian labour movement, while UFCW Director Pablo Godoy emphasized that it serves as a strong reminder to platform workers of their right to organize.
The drivers will enter into their first collective bargaining agreement with UFCW 1518, marking a significant milestone in securing formal recognition and improved rights for gig economy workers.

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‘They’ve made history’: Victoria Uber drivers unionize - BC

The drivers have certified under UFCW 1518, which says it will now support them as they seek Canada's first collective agreement for rideshare drivers.

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Victoria Uber drivers given union status by B.C. Labour Relations Board

UCFW Canada has been supporting ride-hailing drivers over working conditions and other issues since 2022

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B.C. labour board certifies Victoria Uber drivers’ union, a first in Canada, says UFCW

Uber drivers in B.C.’s capital have successfully unionized, achieving “the first union certification of its kind for Uber drivers in Canada,” according to UFCW Canada.

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Canadian Uber Drivers Join Union, Seeking First Collective Deal

Drivers for Uber Technologies Inc. in British Columbia, Canada, joined a union in an effort to negotiate what they said would be the country’s first collective agreement for ride-share drivers.

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Correction: Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of its kind for Uber drivers in Canada. This breakthrough signals the start of a new chapter, with Victoria leading the way as the first Canadian city where gig workers have successfully unionized to de…

19 hours ago·New York, United States

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History-Making Uber Drivers in Victoria Join UFCW 1518

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW 1518 is proud to welcome Greater Victoria's Uber drivers as our newest members following their historic union certification. As BC's largest private sector union, we are well-positioned to support these…

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