California Gig Workers Unionize; New York Battles Amazon Over Delivery Worker Rights

California Gig Workers Union (CGWU) cleared 30% threshold to unionize Uber/Lyft drivers, a major milestone after Prop 22, now confirmed under AB 1340. Certification is now imminent (within 30 days) with PERB confirmation; the real fight for a contract begins, with the state brokering the deal. A Berkeley study found net earnings of $7.12/hr for drivers, underscoring urgency. New reports call it the 'biggest ride-hailing driver union in the world' with SEIU involvement. In New York, Mamdani pushes for better rights for Amazon delivery workers, potentially setting a precedent. These developments signal a growing US movement for gig worker collective bargaining and policy changes.