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Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada
- Over 500 Uber drivers in Victoria, British Columbia, secured a landmark union certification under UFCW Canada Local 1518 by the B.C. Labour Relations Board.
- This certification followed B.C.'s 2024 labour law modernization, which created an online platform worker category and introduced minimum wage and workers' compensation.
- The drivers emphasized better health and safety measures, pay transparency, and fair account deactivation processes while preparing to negotiate their first collective agreement.
- UFCW Canada president Shawn Haggerty called it a defining moment, noting workers in every sector can organize and win, while Uber said driver and passenger experiences will not change.
- This milestone sets a precedent in Canada’s platform economy as Victoria leads the way for gig workers to gain formal workplace representation and collective bargaining rights.
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