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by JLCarveth 1383 days ago
"Uber gave the union the right to represent its 100,000 Canadian drivers and delivery couriers in job-related disputes"

How can Uber grant this right? Wouldn't it be up to the workers to choose who represents them in the case of a labour dispute such as this?

2 comments

Consider what the Union goal is - expansion of membership and increased funding/power/leverage. Uber’s goal is brand-washing. Fighting employment law is a cynical win-win for the Union and Uber in this instance - member welfare be damned. Tells you a lot about the intentions of both the union and employers.
How? Crooked backroom deals.