U.S.WORKERS UNITE
America's Gig Workers Turn to an Old-School Union
Tens of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers in California are unionizing as fuel costs erode their earnings; the gig economy meets traditional labor organizing.
On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by WSJ: “America’s Gig Workers Turn to an Old-School Union”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:39 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe promised you this one: in California, home to the highest gas prices in the country, tens of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are joining a union, the old-fashioned kind.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the app that calls them independent contractors is now dealing with a group chat that has a lawyer.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Wall Street Journal reports the drivers are organizing as fuel costs eat their pay. Every mile is now a pay cut.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA union. In the gig economy. Marvelous. The apps will respond with a cheerful notification.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFive stars for solidarity.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKenji, was that a joke?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI rate it four point eight.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWeather next. Brock, is it raining on the picket line, or just on you?
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