Independent Drivers Guild is a @MachinistsUnion affiliate of app-based drivers. We're Uber and Lyft workers united for a fair industry. #1u
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23 Oct 2025
🚗 Driverless cars = lost jobs and unsafe streets.
Stand with NYC drivers and stop Waymo before it’s too late.
📢 Sign the petition: bit.ly/NoDriverlessCarsPetit…
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Tonight at 7 PM: IDG NY General Meeting.
We’ll discuss the fight against driverless cars, rising costs, driver benefits, rights on the job, recent rideshare wins in other states, and next steps for organizing.
Join here:
hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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Jun 15
Tomorrow @ 7 PM: IDG NY General Meeting.
Join us to hear updates, ask questions, and stay involved in the fight for stronger driver protections.
We’ll discuss rising costs, driverless cars, benefits, recent rideshare wins in MA and IL, and more.
Join here:
hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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Jun 11
Gas prices and driver costs keep rising, but Uber and Lyft are not stepping up.
Drivers deserve fair pay that reflects the real cost of doing this work.
Tell IDG how rising costs are impacting you by taking the survey today:
hub.driversguild.org/IDGSurv…
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Jun 9
Join our next IDG NY General Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 PM on Zoom.
We’ll cover updates on driverless cars, rising costs, driver benefits, recent rideshare wins in other states, and what comes next in our organizing.
Join here:
hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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Jun 5
Rideshare drivers across the country are showing what is possible when drivers organize and demand a stronger voice.
Recent wins in Massachusetts and Illinois are important reminders that driver power is growing.
IDG is continuing to organize
Join today:
ny.driversguild.org/
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Jun 4
NY drivers are facing rising gas prices, higher insurance costs, expensive repairs, and growing pressure to work longer hours just to keep up.
IDG wants to hear directly from drivers about how these costs are impacting take-home pay and quality of life.
hub.driversguild.org/IDGSurv…
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May 28
Gas prices, insurance, maintenance, and vehicle costs keep going up.
Drivers need fair pay, real protections, and a stronger voice in this industry.
Stay connected with IDG:
ny.driversguild.org/
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May 26
NY drivers are paying more just to stay on the road.
Gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and other vehicle costs are cutting into take-home pay.
IDG wants to hear how rising costs are impacting you.
Fill out the survey today:
forms.gle/RFsF7eeKZTZ3gKVm9
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May 21
Rideshare drivers keep New York moving, but too many drivers are working longer hours while taking home less after expenses.
Help IDG show what drivers are really facing.
Share your experience in the Rideshare Driver Pay & Affordability Survey:
forms.gle/RFsF7eeKZTZ3gKVm9
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May 21
Thank you to everyone who joined the Mother’s Day community event with IDG, Justice for App Workers, and NOMAD!
We were proud to celebrate mothers, families, and the driver community that keeps New York moving.
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May 19
Tonight at 7 PM: IDG NY General Meeting.
We’ll discuss the fight against driverless cars, driver benefits, rights on the job, and next steps for organizing.
Join here:
bit.ly/IDGNY2026GeneralMeeti…
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May 18
Tomorrow at 7 PM: IDG NY General Meeting.
Join drivers across New York to hear updates, ask questions, and stay involved in the fight for stronger driver protections.
Join here:
bit.ly/IDGNY2026GeneralMeeti…
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May 13
IDG NY is proud to join Justice for App Workers and NOMAD Drivers for Mother’s Appreciation Day, celebrating women drivers and building community.
Sat., May 16
11 AM to 2 PM
IDG Office, Long Island City
Light brunch, music, surprise gifts, and more. Scan the flyer to RSVP!
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May 12
Join our next IDG NY General Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 PM on Zoom.
We’ll cover updates on driverless cars, rising costs, driver benefits, and what comes next in our organizing.
Join here:
bit.ly/IDGNY2026GeneralMeeti…
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May 7
Gas prices and driver costs keep rising, but Uber and Lyft are not stepping up.
Drivers deserve fair pay that reflects the real cost of doing this work.
This is why we organize.
Learn more:
ny.driversguild.org/
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May 7
NY drivers are facing rising gas prices, higher insurance costs, expensive repairs, and growing pressure to work longer hours just to keep up.
IDG wants to hear directly from drivers about how these rising costs are impacting them
Take the Survey today:
forms.gle/RFsF7eeKZTZ3gKVm9
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Apr 27
Even after our win, companies are still pushing driverless cars behind the scenes.
We’re continuing to organize to protect driver jobs.
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Apr 24
This is what driver power looks like.
Hundreds showed up to demand better pay, protections, and a real voice.
NY drivers need a union. Drivers everywhere need a union.
We’re just getting started.
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Apr 23
Hundreds of New York drivers and community members showed up this week to support unionizing our industry and standing up to corporate greed and Waymo.
When drivers organize, we win!
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Apr 21
Drivers stopped driverless cars in the state budget.
Now we stay vigilant.
Help us reach 25,000 signatures:
bit.ly/NoDriverlessCarsPetit…
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