The world’s first collective agreement for Uber rideshare drivers is helping deliver greater fairness, stronger representation, and meaningful improvements for workers in British Columbia.
Whether you’re already covered by the agreement or simply want to learn more about what it includes, this page is your resource for understanding the agreement and what it means for app-based workers.
The collective agreement negotiated by UFCW 1518 and Uber drivers in greater Victoria marked a turning point for the platform economy.
As the world’s first collective agreement for Uber rideshare drivers, it demonstrated that workers in app-based industries can successfully bargain for meaningful improvements while preserving the flexibility that makes platform work unique.
Today, the agreement continues to support Uber drivers represented by UFCW 1518 and serves as an important example of what’s possible for workers in the evolving world of work.
Uber drivers in the PTB Region 2 are rewarded with quarterly bonuses,
starting Sept 1, 2026.
Drivers who have completed a minimum of 50 trips since July 1, 2025 received a $250 signing bonus.
Uber drivers benefit from a yearly 5% increase in wait time fees, cancellation fees, and out-of-region fees.
Drivers have access to a formal dispute resolution process with time limits within the app.
Drivers are able to dispute star ratings if they impact the ability to work or receive benefits
Drivers get face-to-face representation by professional labour representatives advocating for fair treatment.
Drivers can access a $500 Wellness Fund for sick time or extended benefits like dental and eye care.
A new Health & Safety Committee will be established to improve safety conditions and address safety concerns.
Uber drivers have access to lobby the BC Government for the interests of rideshare drivers in BC.
Uber drivers organized to form a union because they wanted to have their concerns heard and be supported in ensuring they had a mechanism to deal with deactivation, suspension and waitlisting.
Drivers identified a need for fair and transparent processes, as well as meaningful access to representation when issues arise.
This historic and first of its kind unionization drive happened because drivers wanted collective representation with Uber. Without collective representation, drivers were forced to individually rely on the Uber in-app to process their issues sometimes without human involvement. By unionizing, drivers gain representation that will enable them to address issues directly and collectively with Uber.
UFCW 1518 is BC’s largest private sector union, representing over 28,000 workers in the retail, grocery, healthcare, food industry, cannabis, and now ride-hail sectors.
Our labour union brings proven expertise in representing workers in emerging and non-traditional industries like ride-hailing. We have successfully organized BC’s cannabis sector and secured representation for temporary foreign agricultural workers, demonstrating a track record of winning rights for workers in non-traditional industries.
All Uber drivers working within Passenger Transportation Board TNS Region 2 (Capital Regional District), except Uber Eats drivers are part of the union.
This includes Uber drivers who work in Victoria, Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Juan de Fuca, Langford, Metchosin, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Salt Spring Island, Sidney, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, and View Royal.
As of September 1, 2026, Uber drivers working within the Passenger Transportation Board TNS Region 4 will also be joining the union. This includes Uber drivers who work in the following regions: Okanagan-Similkameen, Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Kootenay Boundary, Thompson-Nicola, Cariboo, Columbia-Shuswap, East Kootenay & Central Kootenay
Union dues are 100% tax-deductible. For Uber Victoria drivers, your union dues will be 15 cents per ride. You won’t pay one cent until you vote in your first collective agreement. No benefits, no dues.
As your union, we are here to help you enshrine and protect your rights at work. We know that union-talk can be confusing, that’s why we’ll be appointing a dedicated union representative to support you.
If you are a Uber driver in PTB Region 2 or PTB Region 4 and have questions about the union process, concerns about working conditions, or issues with the Uber app, please reach out to us at uber@ufcw1518.com or through our contact page.
For Uber drivers in any other regions, please contact UFCW Canada.
