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This bill creates a comprehensive framework for collective bargaining rights for transportation network company (TNC) drivers in Minnesota, establishing a state-wide process for drivers to organize, negotiate, and resolve labor disputes. The bill defines key terms and creates a legal structure where drivers can form labor organizations, seek certification as bargaining representatives, and negotiate with TNCs (like Uber and Lyft) regarding compensation, benefits, and working conditions. The bill establishes a process where drivers can form a labor organization, which can be certified as a bargaining representative if it demonstrates support from at least 5% of active drivers, and potentially become an exclusive representative if it gains support from at least 25% of drivers. If negotiations between the labor organization and TNCs reach an impasse, the bill provides a detailed arbitration process, with an arbitrator considering factors like drivers' standard of living, financial impacts on TNCs, and industry-specific working conditions. The commissioner of labor and industry has final review authority over negotiated recommendations or arbitration determinations, with the ability to approve, disapprove, or suggest amendments. The bill also includes robust protections against unfair labor practices, establishes a mechanism for dues deduction, and ensures that any negotiated standards do not erode existing minimum labor protections for drivers.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3229&ssn=0&y=2025