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Seattle Becomes 1st City to Let Uber Drivers Unionize

HeadlineDec 15, 2015

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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