Unrest among California ’s unions has continued a dispute involving Uber and others despite a court ruling that gig ##ging workers should have employment protection including minimum pay . Unions representing the Service Employees International Union have been meeting the need to seek exemptions from employment protections that would save money for both firms . The meetings have created tensions within the state ’s labour movement . Uber and Lyft have said full employment status would not be possible but both have said they will recognise a labour organisation representing drivers on certain issues .
Unrest among California’s unions has continued a dispute involving Uber and Lyft despite a court ruling that gig economy workers should have employment protection including minimum pay. Unions including the Service Employees International Union have been meeting the companies to discuss exemptions from employment protections that would save money for both firms. The meetings have created anger within the state’s labour movement. Uber and Lyft have said full employment status would not be possible but both have said they will recognise a labour organisation representing drivers on certain issues.