On May 27, 2026, Massachusetts became the first state to certify that rideshare drivers for Uber and Lyft can organize and form a union. This decision was made by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations, recognizing the drivers as independent contract workers under federal law. Following the announcement, rideshare drivers gathered outside the statehouse in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood to celebrate the unionization efforts.
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Massachusetts certifies union for Uber and Lyft drivers
Massachusetts has certified that Uber and Lyft drivers can form a union, marking a significant development in labor rights for rideshare workers. The certification was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations, and drivers celebrated the decision outside the statehouse in Boston.
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