Raised Bill No. 1000 Summary

• Establishes sectoral bargaining framework allowing transportation network company (TNC) and delivery network company (DNC) drivers to collectively negotiate terms and conditions of work through industry councils effective October 1, 2021.

• Requires network companies to provide unions with a system to directly contact active network workers within 30 days of request; failure to comply results in daily penalties up to $100,000.

• Mandates network companies collect a surcharge of 6-12% per trip or delivery to fund portable benefits (including occupational accident coverage), union representation, and community job training programs without deducting from worker earnings.

• Allows drivers to organize without company interference and provides procedures for union certification with 10% proof of interest for voluntary recognition or 30% for an election; includes decertification processes and 12-month waiting periods between election attempts.

• Grants the State Board of Labor Relations director authority to review and approve binding terms and conditions negotiated by industry councils, with ability to withdraw approval if recommendations fail to meet statutory requirements or public policy goals.