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December 15, 2015

Seattle Becomes 1st City to Let Uber Drivers Unionize 
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Seattle has become the first city in the United States to allow drivers
who work for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to unionize. The
Seattle City Council voted unanimously in favor of the ordinance Monday
following a campaign by drivers and supporters.

 

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