Uber Archives - nwLaborPress

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At the Oregon Legislature: Labor’s agenda inches forward

May 3, 2017

Will the Oregon Legislature ban anti-union ‘right-to-work’ ordinances?

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

Uber unleashed

Apr 29, 2015

Portland sets up “separate but unequal” system for taxis to compete at a disadvantage with Uber

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

Taxi drivers appeal to City: No special rules for Uber

Feb 6, 2015

A City task force will propose new taxi regs by April