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What lies ahead for Uber and Lyft drivers now that they’ll be able to unionize?

A photo of a a red hatchback bar with Uber and Lyft stickers.
A Lyft and Uber rideshare car. (Creative Commons license via Flickr/Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine)

Governor Gavin Newson has signed a law that gives ride share drivers in California the right to unionize. The drivers will be able to bargain collectively for better wages, even as independent contractors.