Uber and other ride-sharing drivers in New York will not be allowed to form unions so long as they continue to be classified as independent contractors. This clarification comes after legislation to do so was proposed in the state and subsequently knocked down, for now.
It’s a different story for Uber drivers in the UK. Late last month, the company recognized Britain’s GMB union for its right to bargain on behalf of up to 70,000 drivers. Drivers will retain autonomy over if, when, and where they drive.
