Telangana gig workers union demands urgent action from minister G Vivek over falling payouts, arbitrary account blocking, and safety issues at logistics platform Porter. Read their key demands.
Researchers at a CERAI event call for human-centric AI in India's gig economy, highlighting risks of algorithmic bias and the need for fair work practices. Learn more.
Punjab's public transport remains crippled for the 3rd day as contractual workers strike. Thousands stranded, forced into costly travel. Demands for job security & fleet expansion.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Jaipur sanitation workers suspended their 4-day hunger strike due to health concerns but announced complete work boycott starting Tuesday. Read about their demands and protest escalation.
India's new labour codes bring timely wages, equal pay, health checkups and social security for gig workers. Learn how these reforms impact employees and employers across sectors.
India's 7.7 million gig workers finally receive formal social security benefits including insurance, pensions, and accident coverage through new government initiatives.
Indian government consolidates 29 labour laws into 4 codes, bringing sweeping changes for fixed-term, gig, women workers and more. Learn how this impacts employees across sectors.
India launches a social security fund for gig workers, requiring platforms like Amazon and Zomato to contribute. Workers gain health, accident insurance & portable benefits. A landmark move for 2.35 crore workers.
New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. This landmark decision paves the way for collective bargaining and full employment rights. Read more!
Karnataka's new domestic workers legislation faces union backlash over social security exclusions, inadequate grievance mechanisms, and registration concerns. Learn what needs fixing.
E-commerce and logistics companies hired record gig workers for festive season 2025. Now, thousands face unemployment as contracts end in December. Read about the looming crisis.
Contractual employees at Delhi's LNJP Hospital stage protest demanding regularization, daily allowance, and merger benefits. Healthcare workers fight for job security amid growing tensions.
Central Railway services in Mumbai were severely disrupted as workers' union went on strike protesting FIR against engineers, leaving thousands stranded during peak hours.
Essential healthcare services in Dibrugarh face complete disruption as National Health Mission workers continue their strike for second day, demanding regular employment and better wages.
After months of uncertainty, migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in Tunisia are set to return home starting November 4. Read about their ordeal and the government's rescue efforts.
Thousands of Bengaluru garment factory workers demand free nutritious meals, improved facilities, and timely wage payments in major protest movement.
Thousands of tea plantation workers in Assam's Cachar district have begun an indefinite strike, demanding payment of overdue wages and bonuses, bringing operations to a complete halt.
After prolonged protests, Kerala's ASHA workers have reached a landmark agreement with the state government, securing better wages and benefits. The breakthrough comes as a relief to the state's rural healthcare system.
Boeing's 24% wage increase offer fails to end historic strike as workers demand better benefits. The 84-day standoff threatens production and delivery timelines.
A delivery partner's emotional revelation about earning mere ₹60 per delivery while risking life in Delhi's extreme weather sparks nationwide debate about quick commerce exploitation.
Karnataka Labour Department finalizes groundbreaking legislation for gig workers with welfare board, database registration, and social security benefits - cess quantum remains the final hurdle.
Karnataka is set to implement groundbreaking legislation for gig workers with new rules expected soon, though the crucial CESS amount remains undecided. Learn how this will impact platform workers across the state.
Behind the promise of flexible work lies a harsh reality of scams, verbal abuse, and algorithmic punishment that India's gig workers face daily but cannot speak about openly.
Karnataka government unveils groundbreaking draft bill to protect domestic workers with minimum wage guarantees, social security benefits, and formal employment rights. Public feedback invited until December 18.
Essential services disrupted across Nagaland as Naga Council's pen-down strike enters critical phase, demanding government action on multiple fronts including infrastructure and employment.
ASHA workers in Faridkot revolt against hazardous stubble burning monitoring duties, citing severe health consequences and inadequate compensation of just ₹2,000 monthly.