Organising the Unorganised: Challenges and Opportunities for Rideshare Drivers’ Organisations
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https://doi.org/10.15173/glj.v17i1.6739Abstract
This article analyses the differences in organisational outcomes among rideshare drivers’ organisations in the United States — particularly their varying success in improving working conditions — by examining their internal structures, organisational resources, strategies and obstacles. It further explores how the broader political and economic environment shapes variation in rideshare drivers’ working conditions across the United States. While formal organisations have enabled more active collective actions and improved working conditions for drivers, the differences in drivers’ conditions across states underscore the critical impact of regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the analysis reveals little variation in organisational structures but highlights how external actors can shape strategic choices, in some cases narrowing organisational agendas.
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