UN backs out of Uber deal for a million women's jobs

The United Nations appears to have gone back on plans to create one million jobs for women, seemingly due to pressure from unions and NGOs.

The deal with Uber Technologies was announced on March 10 and pledged a six-figure job creation within five years.

Travis Kalanick, Uber’s founder and Chief Executive, announced that: “UN Women and Uber are launching a partnership to work together around the world toward a shared vision of equality and women’s empowerment.