Rideshare drivers union in Mass. says it’s the 1st to be recognized in the U.S.

Rideshare drivers union in Mass. says it’s the 1st to be recognized in the U.S.

Massachusetts has certified App Drivers Union as the first recognized Uber/Lyft driver union in the U.S., representing nearly 70,000 rideshare workers after securing 32% driver support — above the 25% state threshold. For gig-economy platforms and labor-dependent tech companies, this sets a precedent that could accelerate similar organizing efforts nationally and force renegotiation of driver classification models beyond Massachusetts.