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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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TGPWU Submits GST Applicability Review to Government Authorities
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has submitted a formal letter addressing the concerns surrounding the applicability of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to platforms and services mediating mobility, ride-hailing, and personal services. This comes in light of recent legislative developments, including the enactment of social welfare provisions for gig and platform […]
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Impact of Extreme Heat on Gig Workers: A Survey Report
The climate crisis is driving frequent and intense heat waves everywhere resulting in a rise in heat-related illnesses and deaths. In India, over 11,868 heatstroke deaths were reported from 2012 to 2022, though the true number is likely higher. HeatWatch and Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) conducted a survey in June 2024 to […]
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Survey report on gig and platform workers’ perspectives around worker collectives
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union conducted surveys with gig and platform workers working on digital platforms such as Ola, Uber, Swiggy, and Flipkart to understand their perspectives on diverse types of worker collectives, including gig and platform worker unions and platform cooperative societies. The surveys were conducted with 79 workers, who had worked […]
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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 […]
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Response to Zomato’s “Pure Veg Fleet” announcement
March 19, 2024: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal today announced a “Pure Veg Mode” and “Pure Veg Fleet” on the Zomato app for customers who are 100 percent vegetarian. This option will enable deliveries from pure veg restaurants only. It excludes those restaurants that serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Our question to Deepinder ji: will […]
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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.
