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Gavin Newsom Touts Rideshare Drivers Union in California, Praises Push to Represent Uber, Lyft Drivers — Slams Trump for Attacking ‘Workers’ Rights’

BenzingaAug 18, 2026, 7:12 AMBadar Shaikh

Gavin Newsom applauds unionization of Uber and Lyft drivers in California, stating it as a win for workers' rights against Trump's policies.

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