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HeatWatch and TGPWU write to Central and State governments and to NHRC on impact of heatwaves on gig and platform workers
As heatwaves intensify across the nation, gig and platform workers, such as food and grocery delivery workers; cab, auto-rickshaw and bike taxi drivers, and e-commerce courier agents are among the most vulnerable groups affected by heat stress. Nearly 46% of gig and platform workers report experiencing heat exhaustion due to increased outdoor temperatures. However, due […]
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Karnataka publishes draft bill on platform and gig workers
The Labour Department, Government of Karnataka has published draft of “Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024”. The draft, which was published on 29 June, 2024, is open for comments and suggestions for 10 working days thereafter. A copy of the draft bill can be accessed here. We at TGPWU are happy […]
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No AC Campaign Thaggedhe Ledu! (No AC Campaign will not step back!)
On April 8, 2024, Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), affiliated with the Indian Federation of App Based Transport Workers (IFAT) launched its No AC Campaign to draw attention to declining per kilometre fares. In this sweltering heat, drivers working with Uber, Ola, and Rapido have expressed their regret to offer a high-quality, air-conditioned […]
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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) announces No AC Campaign
April 8, 2024: We, drivers working with Uber, Ola and Rapido apps are unable to turn on the AC in our cabs due to declining per kilometre fares. With temperatures in Hyderabad soaring up to 43 degree Celsius, turning on the AC means that the costs for fuel and maintenance rise. The cost of running […]
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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union Evaluation and Impact Report
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union conducted surveys with 202 gig and platform workers working on digital platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, and Uber about their perspectives on the union’s performance and support. TGPWU has over 1,000 active members and has had over 10,000 registered members since its inception. Through these surveys, TGPWU […]
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Response to Zomato’s updates on its “Pure Veg Fleet”
March 20, 2024: We welcome the Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Ji’s decision to remove the different colour code for its newly launched “Pure Veg Fleet”, which takes into account safety concerns for delivery workers. However, the fundamental question raised by our union TGPWU remains unaddressed: Will Zomato in the future also take customer feedback about […]
