"This victory demonstrates the power of drivers coming together and standing united," Uber driver and MWA organizer Linda Valdivia said. "As we continue our fight for AB5 enforcement and union rights despite Uber and Lyft's continued efforts subvert the law and silence driver voices, wins like this strengthen our resolve and prove that we can do what many people claim is impossible." Drivers with Mobile Workers Alliance were forced to petition LAWA officials directly, as gig economy giants Uber and Lyft misclassify drivers as so-called "independent contractors," robbing them of basic workplace protections like a guaranteed minimum wage and Cal/OSHA safety requirements.