California governor signs bill granting gig drivers the right to unionize

California gig drivers have won the right to unionize, a significant victory for worker advocacy. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft to collectively bargain for better wages and benefits. This compromise preserves independent contractor status while granting union rights. The legislation, supported by both labor and industry, could influence similar efforts in other states with large gig workforces.