Before today, Uber was taking a 25% commission from UberBLACK drivers, even though their contracts called for a 20% commission.  Today, Uber refunded drivers the 5% difference and issued a new contract addendum formally increasing its commission to 25%.

Drivers are forced to accept the increased rate in order to use the App.  Uber did not explain why it needed to increase its commission by 5%.  Nor did Uber explain why UberBLACK drivers pay a higher commission than UberX drivers.

Local drivers also announced their new affiliation with the Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia.

The misclassification lawsuit is now proceeding through discovery.

Read more here: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/labor_and_unions/Uber-refunds-drivers-it-overcharged-as-they-join-a-union-labor.html