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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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PAIGAM (People’s Association in Grassroots Action and Movements) and University of Pennsylvania launch first of a kind comprehensive study on working and living conditions of app-based workers in India
A comprehensive survey of over 10,000 app-based workers across eight Indian cities by PAIGAM and University of Pennsylvania highlight economic, social and psychological challenges associated with app-based gig work.
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Campaign: Ola and Uber drivers in TGPWU conduct ‘No AC Campaign’ to demand higher fares
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has launched the ‘No AC campaign’ with Ola and Uber drivers across Hyderabad, in order to demand an increase in drivers’ fares. Drivers participating in this campaign are requesting an additional payment from customers of Rs. 50-100 to switch on the AC, explaining that Ola and Uber’s […]
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Press Release: Companies and Government must take responsibility for ‘frontline’ gig and platform workers
