Massachusetts Certifies First Statewide Union For Uber And Lyft Drivers
Massachusetts certified the App Drivers Union as the statewide bargaining representative for Uber and Lyft drivers on Friday, May 22, 2026, a move covering nearly 70,000 drivers and reshaping labor talks.[1]
Uber said it would work with the union and regulators while preserving driver flexibility and existing benefits.[1] Lyft pledged to engage in good faith negotiations.[1]
A 2024 Massachusetts ballot measure allowed app drivers to unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors, clearing the legal path for the statewide certification.[1] Organizers called the App Drivers Union the first statewide ride-hailing union in the country.[1]
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- On Friday, May 22, 2026, Massachusetts certified the App Drivers Union as the bargaining representative for ride-hailing drivers statewide.
- The union is expected to represent nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers across Massachusetts.
- The certification was enabled by a 2024 Massachusetts ballot measure that lets app drivers unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors.
- Uber said it would work with the union and regulators while preserving driver flexibility and existing benefits, and Lyft pledged to engage in good faith negotiations.
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May 26, 2026