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RandySF

(70,745 posts) Fri Sep 20, 2024, 10:19 PM Sep 20

Question 3: What to know about the ballot measure that would allow rideshare drivers to unionize

Controversy over rideshare drivers in the state has been at the forefront of conversations for the past few years. From impounding illegal mopeds to urging companies to enforce safe driving practices to questions over workers’ rights, the debates over this emerging industry are ongoing.

Come November, voters in Massachusetts will take up another issue: whether the drivers should be allowed to form unions for collective bargaining with transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft.

Currently, the drivers for the two companies do not qualify to form unions, like most other jobs in the state. Ballot Question 3 aims to change that.

If the ballot measure passes, to form a union, the drivers would have to collect signatures from at least 25% of active drivers or those who have completed more than the median number of rides in the past six months.

https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2024/09/20/massachusetts-ballot-question-3-rideshare-drivers-unions/

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Question 3: What to know about the ballot measure that would allow rideshare drivers to unionize (Original Post) RandySF Sep 20 OP

If I understand this, it only takes 25% signing cards in order to become a unionized workforce, with no election ? MichMan Sep 21 #1

MichMan

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1. If I understand this, it only takes 25% signing cards in order to become a unionized workforce, with no election ?

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Sat Sep 21, 2024, 06:49 AM

Sep 21

Even if 74.99 % oppose it ?

I support the right to be represented in bargaining (and the right to not be), but it doesn't seem equitable if it only takes 1 out of 4 people signing a card to impose it on everyone.

I've never heard of any union card check or vote that didn't require 51% in order to pass.

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