This bill establishes collective bargaining rights for transportation network company (TNC) drivers in Minnesota by introducing new legal language to Minnesota Statutes as chapter 179B. It defines essential terms such as "active driver," "bargaining representative," and "unfair labor practices," while outlining the rights of drivers to organize and engage in collective activities without interference from TNCs. The bill requires TNCs to provide driver data to the Bureau of Mediation Services and grants the Public Employment Relations Board enforcement powers to address unfair labor practices, such as failing to negotiate in good faith. Additionally, TNCs must notify drivers of their rights annually, creating a structured framework for collective bargaining.

The legislation also amends existing labor laws to enhance the processes related to unfair labor practices, including allowing intervention by other parties in proceedings and establishing mediation processes before hearings conclude. It sets forth the certification process for labor organizations representing drivers, ensuring that all drivers are included in a single bargaining unit. TNCs are mandated to deduct membership dues from drivers' earnings and submit them to the labor organization, with provisions for conducting elections and resolving negotiation impasses through mediation and arbitration. The commissioner of labor and industry is tasked with reviewing negotiated recommendations to ensure they uphold minimum labor standards for drivers, with final determinations being conclusive and subject to limited judicial review.