Tag: collective_bargaining

California Rideshare Drivers Form World's Largest Union

17 Aug 2026 11:11 a.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's landmark labor law, championed by Governor Newsom, has enabled rideshare drivers to form the world's largest union. The California Gig Workers Union reached the support threshold, paving the way for collective bargaining for Uber and Lyft drivers.

Politics and Government Business General Politics State Governments Employment and Labor Legal Economy California Gig Workers Union Rideshare Unionization Labor Law Governor Gavin Newsom Collective Bargaining California Governors Office
Virginia Lawmakers Race Against Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown

1 Jun 2026 7:23 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers are scrambling to finalize the state budget by June 30, risking a government shutdown. Governor Spanberger faces dissent over vetoes, while data center growth and a measles outbreak also draw attention.

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