Levi Sumagaysay
Reporter at CalMatters who covers California politics and policy, appearing to explain the details and implications of the new rideshare bargaining law.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 10min
New CA law requires Uber and Lyft to bargain with drivers
Levi Sumagaysay, a reporter at CalMatters focused on California politics, breaks down a pivotal new law mandating Uber and Lyft to bargain with their drivers. They discuss how this legislation could enhance working conditions for around 800,000 drivers by enabling sectoral bargaining. Sumagaysay also explores the potential ripple effects nationwide, the challenges of organizing, and what drivers are seeking—better pay and protections. Additionally, he reveals how Uber and Lyft have responded to this transformative bill.
Oct 20, 2025 • 10min
New CA law requires Uber and Lyft to bargain with drivers
Levi Sumagaysay, a labor and policy reporter at CalMatters, discusses California's groundbreaking law mandating that Uber and Lyft drivers can collectively bargain. He highlights how this could change the dynamic for independent contractors, who traditionally lack certain labor rights. Levi anticipates national implications, compares the situation to Massachusetts and New York, and outlines drivers' main demands, including higher wages and better protections. The conversation also delves into organizing challenges and the unclear right to strike under the new law.
