The Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill passed at the end of the Spring 2026 legislative session!
This victory was possible because drivers organized for years with The People’s Lobby at the city level, fighting for living wages and safety before transitioning to a statewide union campaign. With our partners in the Illinois Drivers Alliance, thousands of drivers showed up in force at the Capitol this spring to share stories of low pay, unsafe conditions, unjust deactivations, and the struggle to support their families while Uber and Lyft made billions, resulting in legislation that paves the way for the 100,000+ rideshare drivers in Illinois to form a union.
“One of the hardest parts about being a rideshare driver is how isolating this job can feel,” said Tracy Shaw, an Illinois rideshare driver and People’s Lobby member from West Rogers Park. “We work alone in our cars, without coworkers or a real support system, and when your pay drops or you get deactivated without explanation, you start to wonder if you’re the only one struggling. Through the Illinois Drivers Alliance, drivers realized we are not alone; we are stronger together. After I got in a car accident on the job, it was this driver community that carried me through. They checked on me, lifted me up, and reminded me that I wasn’t alone, because for so many drivers, this community has become family. This fight was about standing up for ourselves and for each other, and together, we won. Now, we are ready to form a union and build an even stronger community that unites drivers from every corner of Illinois.”