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*Breaking* Pay Raise for Uber & Lyft Drivers

The Mayor of Seattle just announced legislation to raise pay for Uber and Lyft drivers by at least 30%. Read more

Drivers Union celebrates the arrival of Mayor's "Fare Share" pay plan

Today, Uber and Lyft drivers with the Drivers Union celebrated the arrival of the final step in Mayor Durkan’s Fare Share plan – a Fair Pay Standard for drivers. Read more

Top 5 myths from Uber and Lyft

The Seattle Mayor is expected to introduce legislation to raise pay for Uber and Lyft drivers very soon.  Read more

Petition: Fair Pay for Uber/Lyft drivers

Drivers Union has been fighting for a Fair Pay Standard that guarantees drivers earn a living wage. Read more

Drivers Union Applauds Call for Fair Pay for Uber/Lyft Drivers

Today, Uber and Lyft drivers with the Drivers Union called recommendations released in an independent academic study of Uber/Lyft driver earnings in Seattle a “major step towards fairness,” while calling for additional measures to ensure a living wage for drivers and transparency for riders. Read more

Drivers Union: Fight to end racism and bring economic justice for all

We share in the grief and outrage at the murder of Brother George Floyd and stand in solidarity with his family and the families of so many other innocent black and brown people who have been killed by the police. Read more

Victory! Uber/Lyft Drivers Win Sick Pay

Drivers Union and Teamsters 117 won an important victory to support drivers who are still working during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more

Paid Sick Days for Drivers


Uber/Lyft Unemployment Assistance Survey


FAQ - How Uber and Lyft drivers can apply for unemployment benefits

FAQ - How Uber and Lyft drivers can apply for unemployment benefits Read more

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