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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 […]
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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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Policy Submission: We presented gig and platform workers’ demands to Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram
TGPWU’s Founder and President Shaik Salauddin, along with other representatives from the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) presented a list of gig and platform workers’ grievances and demands to Shri Karti Chidambaram Ji on December 9th in Delhi. The full text of TGPWU’s submission is below: TGPWU Position Paper: Major Issues faced by […]
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Policy Submission: We presented gig and platform workers’ demands to Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji on the Bharat Jodo Yatra
TGPWU’s Founder and President Shaik Salauddin presented a list of gig and platform workers’ grievances and demands to Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji on November 2nd in Hyderabad, during the Congress Leader’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’. The full text of TGPWU’s policy submission is below: TGPWU Position Paper: Major Issues faced by Indian Gig and Platform Workers […]