Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts certify the nation’s first ride-hailing union

# Uber and Lyft Drivers Win Historic First Union in Massachusetts Drivers working for Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts just formed the nation's first ride-hailing union, meaning they can now negotiate together for better pay and job protections while still working as independent contractors. This is a big deal because it's the largest labor organizing victory in private companies since 1941, and it could inspire similar efforts in other states like California and Illinois. The union could eventually represent about 70,000 drivers in Massachusetts who have long complained about low pay, sudden account suspensions, and unstable working conditions.