A labor agreement has been reached between Uber and key unions in Chicago, effectively halting a proposed ordinance that would have mandated higher wages for ride-share drivers. The Illinois Drivers Alliance—supported by SEIU Local 1 and IAM Local 701—secured a pledge from Uber to remain neutral toward union organizing. While the deal is seen by supporters as a step toward long-term worker protections, critics argue it stalls urgently needed wage reforms.
See "Uber, unions reach labor peace deal in exchange for dropping driver wage hike ordinance", Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, June 16, 2025