Illinois Drivers Alliance (@driversillinois) 's Twitter Profile
Illinois Drivers Alliance

@driversillinois

Rideshare drivers throughout Illinois are organizing with SEIU and IAM for a legal pathway to unionization!

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VICTORY! Following years of grassroots efforts, our driver-led coalition secures commitment from Uber to support statewide legislation that will pave a pathway to unionization for 100,000+ drivers.

VICTORY! Following years of grassroots efforts, our driver-led coalition secures commitment from Uber to support statewide legislation that will pave a pathway to unionization for 100,000+ drivers.
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For years, rideshare drivers in Illinois have been united in their demand for the right to form a union and to bargain with rideshare industry giants. This announcement marks a significant step toward achieving economic justice for rideshare drivers ⚙️✊

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Congratulations to the Illinois Drivers Alliance and the thousands of rideshare drivers who will gain union bargaining rights in Illinois! #whenwefightwewin #solidarity #unionstrong SEIU Local 1

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For years, rideshare drivers in Illinois have been united in their demand to have the right to form a union and to bargain with rideshare industry giants. We are one step closer! #UnionsForAll

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The coalition of Illinois Drivers Alliance will file legislation to secure bargaining rights for the more than 100,000 estimated rideshare drivers following Uber's agreement not to oppose ⚙️✊ goiam.org/press-releases…

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This is huge! The new agreement paves the way for real union rights. I'm proud to stand with the Illinois Drivers Alliance and their fight for dignity, safety, and a voice on the job. Also credit to the organizers like Chicago Gig Alliance who helped lay the groundwork for this agreement.

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4/4: Our campaign to pass the FairShare Ordinance is over. But the fight is entering a new phase and on a larger scale. As part of @driversillinois—made up of us, SEIU Local 1, and IAM Union—we're working to secure bargaining rights statewide. ow.ly/KnS450WarX1

4/4: Our campaign to pass the FairShare Ordinance is over. But the fight is entering a new phase and on a larger scale. As part of @driversillinois—made up of us, <a href="/SEIULocal1/">SEIU Local 1</a>, and <a href="/IAM_Union/">IAM Union</a>—we're working to secure bargaining rights statewide. ow.ly/KnS450WarX1
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🎉This Saturday: GigFest 2025 is almost here! Don’t miss our biggest event of the year for Illinois Uber and Lyft drivers. 🗓️ July 26 | 11 AM – 4 PM 📍 Schiller Woods, Grove 10 🎶 Free food trucks, DJ, bounce house, prizes & school supplies Celebrate our movement and build power

🎉This Saturday: GigFest 2025 is almost here!
Don’t miss our biggest event of the year for Illinois Uber and Lyft drivers.
🗓️ July 26 | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Schiller Woods, Grove 10
🎶 Free food trucks, DJ, bounce house, prizes &amp; school supplies
Celebrate our movement and build power
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Rideshare driver John explains why organizing together with the Illinois Drivers Alliance is the only way to win real protections. Watch his story:

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“They terminated me after heart surgery. It felt like a slap to my face.” Barry’s story shows why we need a union to protect drivers from unfair deactivations.

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“The current pay isn’t enough to cover basic expenses.” – Irenio, Uber driver since 2014 From car repairs to rent, Irenio explains why drivers need fair compensation. That’s why drivers are coming together to join the Illinois Drivers Alliance and demand a union.

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🎉 GET READY FOR TOMORROW! Illinois GigFest 2025 kicks off Saturday at 11 AM—join us! 📍 Schiller Woods, Grove 10 ✅ Free food, music, bounce house, and school supplies ✅ Drivers & families from across Illinois Let’s celebrate our progress and get ready for what’s next. RSVP:

🎉 GET READY FOR TOMORROW!
Illinois GigFest 2025 kicks off Saturday at 11 AM—join us!
📍 Schiller Woods, Grove 10
✅ Free food, music, bounce house, and school supplies
✅ Drivers &amp; families from across Illinois
Let’s celebrate our progress and get ready for what’s next.
RSVP:
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🚗 Today’s the day! Come out to Illinois GigFest 2025 starting at 11 AM! 📍 Schiller Woods, Grove 10 🎉 DJ, food trucks, bounce house, and free school supplies Bring the family and celebrate what we’ve built together.

🚗 Today’s the day!
Come out to Illinois GigFest 2025 starting at 11 AM!
📍 Schiller Woods, Grove 10
🎉 DJ, food trucks, bounce house, and free school supplies
Bring the family and celebrate what we’ve built together.
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Welcome to Gigfest 2025! Join us for a day of community and fun while we push for our right to unionize! Drivers organizing with us are all around to ask about the union campaign while we all enjoy food, games, and music. Don't miss speakers between 12 and 3!

Welcome to Gigfest 2025! Join us for a day of community and fun while we push for our right to unionize!

Drivers organizing with us are all around to ask about the union campaign while we all enjoy food, games, and music. Don't miss speakers between 12 and 3!
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“Now we can collaborate and be more effective. It’s exciting.” From isolation to organizing, Daniel, a full-time IL driver, shares what’s possible with the Drivers Alliance.

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“If you’re in a union, your voice gets heard.” Teri, a rideshare driver in Illinois, shares how IDA helps drivers hold the companies accountable. ✊ Our voices, together, have power.

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“We take on 100% of the cost, but we don’t even get half the fare.” From fuel to repairs to safety—drivers carry the weight. Jay, a Lyft driver, breaks down what’s broken and what needs to change.