A new state bill would allow ride-hail drivers to bargain collectively -- even though they’ll remain independent contractors. KQED’s Labor Correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.

A new state bill would allow ride-hail drivers to bargain collectively -- even though they&rsquo;ll remain independent contractors. KQED&rsquo;s Labor Correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.

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New State Bill Could Allow Ride Share Drivers to Bargain Collectively

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New State Bill Could Allow Ride Share Drivers to Bargain Collectively

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