California lawmakers reach deal with Uber, Lyft that would allow drivers to unionise

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California Gov Gavin Newsom and lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft allowing 800,000 drivers to unionise while remaining independent contractors. The compromise pairs a collective bargaining bill with reduced insurance requirements for companies, balancing worker protections and affordability. If passed, it marks California’s largest private-sector union expansion.