Unions are a stronger force in CA than most states, so it will indeed get interesting once it's a real threat.
I can almost see it now, there will be a long interim period where even self-driving cars will require a union driver. You know, for public safety reasons.
You know when the motor car was first introduced, the law required a man with a red flag walk in front of it at all times. The excuse of course was for safety reasons :p