Marcie Sillman talks with Dawn Gearhart, spokesperson for Teamsters Local 117, about why the Western Washington Taxi Cab Operators Association has filed a lawsuit against the app-based transportation company Uber for unlawful and deceptive business practices.
Seattle Cab Drivers Sue Ridesharing Company Uber
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