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Minnesota lawmakers, rideshare drivers push for unionization rights bill

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Minnesota rideshare drivers and legislators are advocating for a law that would grant drivers the right to from a union.

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Pioneer Press

After win on wages, Minnesota Uber, Lyft drivers push for right to unionize

A group of Minnesota ride-hailing service drivers is now pushing for the right to unionize after winning a minimum wage increase at the state Capitol last year. Drivers for services like Uber and Lyft are working with state lawmakers on legislation to allow them to vote on forming a union — something they currently can’t do because they are considered independent contractors under federal law. New minimum wages for ride-hailing drivers went into…

6 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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Inforum

Minnesota rideshare drivers push for ability to unionize

An SEIU spokesperson explained that since drivers are technically independent contractors and not employees, this right isn’t already afforded under state and federal law.

6 days ago·Fargo, United States

Minnesota Democrats propose path to unionize for Uber and Lyft drivers

Less than a year after the Minnesota Legislature passed a sweeping bill raising wages for Uber and Lyft drivers, two Democrats announced plans to create a path for drivers to unionize. Because they’re treated like independent contractors and not employees,…

6 days ago

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