According to @StockMKTNewz, Los Angeles Times reports that Uber and Lyft drivers in California can now unionize while remaining classified as independent contractors, directly affecting the companies’ California ride-hailing operations (source: Los Angeles Times via @StockMKTNewz). The report indicates unionization is permitted without reclassifying drivers as employees, meaning contractor status under California law remains intact for $UBER and $LYFT drivers (source: Los Angeles Times via @StockMKTNewz). The sources do not mention immediate changes to fares, driver compensation, or company guidance, and they do not cite any direct cryptocurrency market impact (source: Los Angeles Times via @StockMKTNewz). Traders should monitor $UBER and $LYFT price action and watch for official statements from the companies or California regulators for implementation details stemming from this report (source: Los Angeles Times via @StockMKTNewz).