Uber Drivers Organize Nationwide Strike Read more

On October 2, drivers in Seattle's for-hire industry took another huge step towards having dignity and a voice at work!  Your calls, emails, and outstanding showing of support helped to secure a unanimous 7-0 vote at Seattle City Council’s meeting of the Finance and Culture Committee. Let's thank the members of the City Council who voted to support this groundbreaking legislation!  Fill out your information below to send an email to the Councilmembers who are supporting drivers. Thank you!

Last Friday, with your help, drivers took another huge step towards having dignity and a voice at work! Read more

City of Seattle: Give Drivers a Voice! @Teamsters #1u Read more

PETITION: Sign the Bill of Rights for Passengers and Drivers! #1u Read more

O'Brien Proposal Would Give Uber Drivers a Voice. Read more

Teamsters Call for Worker Protections in the "Gig Economy" Read more

Find out what's happening with app-based drivers in the #Seattle area in our ABDA newsletter! @Teamsters #1u Read more

The following was reported today by Business Insider:  The California labor commission has ruled Uber drivers are employees, Reuters reports.  It's potentially a huge blow to Uber's business model, at least in California.The decision was made after a San Francisco driver, Barbara Ann Berwick, filed a claim against the company. The commission sided with her largely because it deemed Uber was "involved in every aspect of the operation." Uber is appealing the ruling. Read more

  On May 11th, 2015, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5550.  Through your collective action, your right to be heard by your city and county government is protected!  This bill additionally makes L&I optional and provides you with real insurance options.  Congratulations!  When we fight, we win!