Uber Technologies Inc. was dealt a setback in Seattle, where the city council voted unanimously to give collective bargaining rights to drivers. The new law allows workers who drive for ride-hailing services, such as those from Uber and Lyft Inc., to form unions and negotiate wages with the companies. While Seattle Mayor Ed Murray expressed concerns, council members supported the bill. “It was a huge victory for drivers who took a lot of risks; many…
Seattle votes to allow Uber drivers to form unions
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