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With Chicago Taxi Industry on Verge of Collapse, AFSCME Offers Solutions

CHICAGO – To highlight the growing foreclosure crisis facing Chicago’s 2,000 small business owners who own and operate taxis, Cab Drivers United/

Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 Statement On Access Living Lawsuit

Following news that Access Living, a Chicago-based, nationally recognized advocacy organization for people with disabilities – filed a claim in federal court against Uber, for violations of the Ame

PRESS RELEASE: New Public Chauffeur Reforms Provide Some Relief to Cab Drivers

For two years, Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 has fought to reform the harsh and arbitrary rules the City of Chicago imposes on professional cab drivers – providing drivers with the tools and education to defend themselves in the city taxi court system at 400 West Superior.

Yesterday, Monday, September 12th, new Public Chauffeur reforms go into effect.

CDU/AFSCME Members Benefits Update - FREE COLLEGE TUITION

AFSCME and Eastern Gateway Community College are offering the chance to earn an online degree from an accredited school with no out-of-pocket expense. A college degree can be your pathway to new opportunities, greater responsibilities and more earning power.

Comparison Between the Original Ordinance and the Substitute Ordinance

Comparison Between the Original Ordinance and the Substitute Ordinance

Credit Card Fees Drop To 3%

As of July 1, 2016, the Taxi Driver Fairness Ordinance requires all affiliations to lower their credit card fee to a maximum of 3%. A year ago the fee was at 5%, however as a result of our union support the city agreed to a 2% decrease over the year. As the Chicago Tribune said earlier this year, this change will help drivers who may get cheated out of tips.

“I am glad that the city is following through with this needed change. It is definitely a win for us drivers today!” said Driver John Hilt, a Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 member.

Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 Statement on substitute ‘Rideshare Reform Ordinance’ passage

“While Mayor Emanuel and other supporters of the substitute ‘Rideshare Reform Ordinance’ proclaim it to be a compromise made with coalition partners, nothing could be further from the truth.

“The core principles we sought in the original ordinance were access, fair rules, and safety, all of which have been discarded completely.

Joint City Council Committee Passes ‘Rideshare Reform Ordinance’

CHICAGO, IL - A broad coalition supporting the ‘Rideshare Reform Ordinance’ made up of Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500, the ITTA, Access Living, Communities United and the Chicago Federation of Labor issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the “Rideshare Reform Ordinance” had passed a joint session of the Committee on License and Consumer Protection, and the Committee on Transportation and Public Way by a voice vote.  A vote in the full City Council is expected at the next council meeting on June 22, 2016.

Chicago Aldermen Standing Up To Uber

Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Council 31 Statement on Third Violent Attack of a Cab Driver

Cab Drivers United/AFSCME issued the following statement after the third violent attack of a cab driver in three month’s time.

“The stabbing and attempted robbery of a Chicago cab driver last night reminds us all of the almost constant danger cab drivers put themselves in everyday when they go to work. Chicago's cab drivers serve every corner of our City and their visibility allows them to serve residents and visitors. At the same time, it makes easy targets.