# Rideshare companies have been relatively quiet about the prospect of unionization.

*business · news · 2026-05-25 · The Boston Globe*

## Key points

- Massachusetts rideshare drivers can unionize with only 25% approval, not a traditional majority.
- The new union's bargaining is overseen by the state Department of Labor Relations, not the NLRB.
- Bargaining agreements must be approved by a majority of drivers with 100+ rides in three months.
- Uber and Lyft now collect up to 65–70% of fares, up from 25% a decade ago.
- Account deactivation appeals and autonomous vehicle protections are key union negotiation priorities.

**Companies:** Uber, Lyft, Via Transportation, UZURV, SilverRide
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/25/business/massachusetts-app-drivers-union/)

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