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California Uber and Lyft drivers are poised to form a union under a new state law that gives gig workers a path to collectively bargain with rideshare companies. The California Gig Workers Union has reportedly obtained authorization from at least 30% of active drivers, allowing it to become the bargaining representative without a traditional union election. The development could allow hundreds of thousands of drivers to negotiate collectively over pay, benefits, and working conditions. It represents a significant development in efforts to extend traditional collective-bargaining rights to workers classified as independent contractors.