Washington Washington gives Uber drivers more workers rights May 17, 2023 On May 15, Washington became the first state to extend unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave to Uber and Lyft drivers.
Washington Rideshare driver protections start Jan. 1 in Washington Dec 14, 2022 They include minimum per-minute, per-mile and per-trip rates drivers must be paid; paid sick leave; workers compensation; and more.
Workers Rights Portland Uber driver advisory board holds its first meeting Oct 30, 2019 A newly formed nine-member committee will come up with suggestions for new regulations that Portland City Council could pass in order to improve conditions for drivers and the riding public.
Workers Rights Portland City Council approves resolution on the rights of Uber drivers May 24, 2018 A city bureau has six months to come up with a proposal for a City oversight body focused on wages, dispute resolution, and other issues.
Workers Rights AFL-CIO calls on Portland to give Uber drivers a voice Apr 30, 2018 Commissioner Nick Fish says an ordinance to set up a driver “Wage Board” will get May 24 hearing.
Oregon At the Oregon Legislature: Labor’s agenda inches forward May 3, 2017 Will the Oregon Legislature ban anti-union ‘right-to-work’ ordinances?
Oregon A landmark session, but Oregon labor wanted more Jul 14, 2015 A big Democratic majority led to high expectations, but Oregon lawmakers balked at minimum wage and other labor priorities
Jobs Uber unleashed Apr 29, 2015 Portland sets up “separate but unequal” system for taxis to compete at a disadvantage with Uber
Jobs What the heck is an Uber? Apr 29, 2015 Whatever it is, it’s not ridesharing: Uber is the #1 labor broker for a new era of unmarked taxis
Portland Taxi drivers appeal to City: No special rules for Uber Feb 6, 2015 A City task force will propose new taxi regs by April