Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts have certified the first statewide ride-hailing union in the United States.
Massachusetts became the first state to recognize a union for drivers of ride-hailing apps. Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated the certification on Tuesday.
The development represents a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers.
Labor leaders described the victory as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941.
The union certification comes amid automation fears in the ride-hailing industry, according to the Washington Times.
The Massachusetts certification establishes a precedent for ride-hailing driver organizing at the state level. The recognition by the state marks a significant development for gig-economy workers who have sought collective bargaining rights.
Prior to this statewide certification, ride-hailing drivers had organized in various localities, but Massachusetts is the first state to formally recognize a union representing these workers.
The organizing effort involved drivers from multiple ride-hailing platforms, with Uber and Lyft being the primary services represented. The certification process culminated in Tuesday's celebration by drivers following the state's formal recognition.
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