June 10, 2026
More than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers in Illinois won union rights. During the final hours of the 2026 Legislative Session HB 5090 passed both chambers and headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. Photo: AdobeStock Image
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In the final hours of 2026 Illinois Legislative Session… History Made as More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill Heads to Governor Pritzker’s De
Landmark Illinois legislation builds on the momentum from the Massachusetts rideshare union victory and positions drivers across the country to organize for fair wages, safety protections, and dignity
In a historic moment for the nation’s labor movement and the State of Illinois, the Illinois Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act (HB 5090), also known as the Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill, passed both chambers of the Illinois State Legislature this weekend, giving more than 100,000 rideshare drivers statewide the right to form a union. The legislation sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam and State Representative Yolonda Morris will now head to Governor JB Pritzker's desk and would establish one of the strongest frameworks in the country for rideshare drivers to organize and bargain collectively.