California Gig Worker Regulation: Union Push and Privacy Audit

Under AB 1340, Gig Workers Union hit 30% support threshold, triggering 30-day countdown to form statewide union. SEIU backing. Uber/Lyft say they'll engage in good faith. Could reshape driver pay, deactivation protections, set precedent. Separately, California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) launched first sectoral audit targeting gig platforms (Uber, DoorDash) focusing on worker data access and algorithmic decision-making. Adds to global regulatory momentum alongside ILO treaty.