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Press Release: Meeting on Social Security for Gig & Platform Workers
October 18, 2024: Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a significant meeting with representatives from Platform Workers’ Associations in New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, the Secretary of Labour & Employment, and senior officers from the Ministry were also present. Major Announcements: 1. […]
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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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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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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 […]
