Mass. election results: Question 3, authorizing rideshare union, on brink of approval

Voters in Massachusetts have approved Question 3, a ballot measure that will allow ride-share drivers to unionize.

The measure passed with 53% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. It will allow drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft to form unions and bargain collectively for better pay, benefits, and working conditions.

Supporters of the measure argued that it would give drivers a voice in their workplaces and help them improve their lives.

Opponents argued that it would drive up costs for riders and lead to strikes and other disruptions.

The passage of Question 3 is a victory for the labor movement and a sign of growing support for unions in the United States.

It is also a major setback for Uber and Lyft, which have long resisted efforts to unionize their drivers.

The companies have argued that their drivers are not employees, but independent contractors, and therefore not eligible to unionize.

The passage of Question 3 could have implications for other gig economy workers, such as delivery drivers and freelance workers.

It could also lead to increased pressure on Uber and Lyft to improve their treatment of drivers.