@DrivingGuild

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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🚗 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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Drivers also raised concerns about minimum pay, an $8 pay raise, insurance increases, illegal bases, and illegal trips at the October 7 TLC and MTA meeting. IDG will keep pressing for the issues drivers say matter to their work. Learn more: DriversGuild.org
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Drivers raised questions about E-ZPass blocks, excessive fines, bus and bicycle lane tickets, red-light cameras, hearings, and first-time offenses at the October 7 TLC and MTA meeting. IDG will continue advocating for drivers’ concerns. Learn more: DriversGuild.org
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On October 7, the TLC and MTA met with drivers together for the first time. Drivers used the meeting to raise questions and concerns about issues affecting their work. IDG will keep advocating for drivers and pushing for answers. Learn more: DriversGuild.org
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This month, IDG organizers met with drivers in Jamaica, Queens, Nassau County, and the Bronx. IDG will keep meeting drivers across New York to listen and organize together. Learn more: DriversGuild.org
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Eligible IDG members can download a free flu shot voucher, valid at Walgreens through April 15, 2027. Protect your health and help avoid missing valuable work time due to illness. Get your voucher: driversguild.org/services/fl…
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Tonight at 7 PM: Join the IDG NY General Meeting on Zoom. Your experiences and ideas help guide our work and strengthen the collective voice of New York drivers. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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Tomorrow at 7 PM: Join the IDG NY General Meeting on Zoom. Get updates, ask questions, and learn how you can join IDG’s work to win fair pay, stronger protections, and a real voice for drivers. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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At the September 29th IDG NY General Meeting, we’ll share updates from our conversations with drivers at airports and community events, discuss issues affecting drivers, and explain how you can join IDG and help build a stronger union. 7 PM on Zoom: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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Save the date: The next IDG NY General Meeting is Tuesday, September 29, at 7 PM on Zoom. Hear organizing and campaign updates, learn about available resources, and find out how you can get involved with IDG. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM
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From airport terminals to community gatherings, IDG organizers are meeting drivers where they are. Every conversation gives drivers an opportunity to share their concerns, learn about IDG, and find out how they can join the fight for fair pay, stronger protections, and respect.
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Drivers should not have to face rising costs, unfair app rules, deactivations, and more alone. By joining IDG, drivers can stand together and fight for fair pay, stronger protections, and a real voice in the decisions affecting their work and future. DriversGuild.org
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At a recent Chinese community picnic, IDG organizers spoke with drivers and community members about their experiences, the issues affecting their work, and how joining IDG can help drivers build a stronger collective voice. Learn more: DriversGuild.org
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IDG has been visiting New York airports and speaking directly with drivers about the challenges they face. These conversations help us understand what drivers need and explain how joining IDG can give drivers a stronger collective voice. Learn more: DriversGuild.org
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Hey, so we created the weekend. Absolutely not. Hell no.
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Trump says Americans have too many holidays and that people need to work more days to boost his failing economy
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“Some women drivers at some point have said, ‘Ooh, do we have to wear diapers?’” 🚖 🚻 🚖 Parking spot dearth & crunch for restroom access a "crisis" for NYC for-hire drivers — especially women, @DrivingGuild sez 🚻 🚖 🚻 NEW story in @THECITYNY thecityreporter.nyc/2026/09/…

Crunch for NYC Restroom Access Is a ‘Crisis' for Taxi, Uber Drivers — Especially Women

City officials are considering a proposal to expand the number of commercial metered spots where drivers can park before finding a bathroom or other relief.

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“Do we have to wear diapers?” Women Uber & Lyft drivers have had to ask this, IDG member Michele Dottin told @THECITYNY No driver should risk health or a ticket to use a bathroom. @NYC_DOT must finalize rules opening 13,000 spots for driver breaks. thecityreporter.nyc/2026/09/…
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🚗💪 Relief is coming. Today IDG members testified in support of @NYC_DOT rules for our bill, allowing short‑term parking for FHV drivers to take a work break. For years, drivers have struggled for restroom breaks. We fought hard alongside @JustinBrannan & relief is almost here!
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Congratulations to @DrivingGuild President Brendan Sexton on being named to City & State’s 2026 Labor Power 100! Under his leadership, IDG stopped robotaxis, won parking for restroom breaks and expanded benefits for New York’s rideshare drivers. DriversGuild.org
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English class registration is next week! Visit the IDG office in LIC Sept. 1 or 2 from 10 AM-2 PM to test your level. Sign up: bit.ly/EnReg
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Improve your English with free, in-person IDG classes. Beginner, High Beginner, and Intermediate levels are available. Register Sept. 1 or 2: bit.ly/EnReg
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