Members of the App Drivers Union hold a rally outside the Massachusetts State House after the announcement that it had become the first certified union of rideshare drivers in the nation, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

by The Associated Press May 26, 2026

written by The Associated Press May 26, 2026

By Leah Willingham BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts became the first in the nation Tuesday to certify a union, marking a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers amid ongoing concerns over pay, expenses and working co...

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

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