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US Aug 17, 2026

California Gig Workers Union Crosses 30% Support Threshold Under Landmark AB 1340 Labor Statute

The California Public Employment Relations Board confirms the California Gig Workers Union has secured signatures from over 30% of active rideshare drivers, initiating a 30-day certification countdown under Governor Gavin Newsom's Assembly Bill 1340.

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