Contractors are one of the types of workers not covered by the NLRA, so there are a variety of protections that do not include them. I'd also add that Uber's s

Contractors are one of the types of workers not covered by the NLRA, so there are a variety of protections that do not include them. I'd also add that Uber's software contains many restrictions on how drivers must perform, how frequently and quickly they must respond, etc. It's not without restrictions just because they set their own hours.