For your right to be curious.

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Build a transformational philanthropy program for this trusted NPR affiliate.
Seeking a 100% major gift fundraiser passionate about public media to develop relationships with people who support an informed and civil central Illinois.
Hire will have community visibility, many prospects, and professional resources.
Interviews in progress, open until filled. Apply now.

Are you availabile to be a local fill-in anchor on Morning Edition and/or All Things Considered?
Must be available with notice either weekdays from 5:30 to 9 a.m. and/or 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Apply by June 5, 5 p.m.

Massachusetts certifies first U.S. union for app drivers

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published May 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM CDT

Massachusetts is now home to the nation’s first recognized union of Uber and Lyft drivers, the new App Drivers Union.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks to the new union’s executive director, Autumn Weintraub.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Here & Now Newsroom