Illinois is poised to join California and Massachusetts in allowing ride-hailing drivers for companies like Lyft and Uber to unionize, signaling growing momentum for gig worker rights in Democratic-led states.
Before adjourning early Monday, lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would pave the way for Illinois gig drivers to form a union and negotiate pay, benefits and working conditions while remaining independent contractors. Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, is expected to sign the measure.
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