Gig Workers Strike: Global Rights & India's Status
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
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Gig Workers' Strike Fails to Disrupt New Year's Eve Deliveries
Despite a gig workers' strike on New Year's Eve, services from Zomato and Swiggy remained largely unaffected. Firms offered extra incentives to ensure smooth operations. Read the full analysis.
Gig Workers in India Pushed to the Edge by Poor Conditions
A new report reveals the harsh reality for India's gig workers: low pay, exhausting hours, and zero job security are creating a crisis. Read the full investigation into the platform economy's human cost.
Nationwide Gig Workers Strike Hits Delivery Apps on NYE
Over 1 lakh delivery agents strike nationwide on New Year's Eve 2025, demanding fair wages, transparency, and a ban on exploitative 10-minute delivery models. The action targets Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Amazon.
Swiggy, Zomato hike pay as gig workers strike on NYE
Food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato announce increased festive payouts for delivery partners as unions call for a nationwide strike on December 31, demanding better wages and conditions.
Raghav Chadha mediates gig worker strike, demands dignity
AAP MP Raghav Chadha offers to mediate between companies and gig workers ahead of Dec 31 strike. He demands dignity, fair pay, and social security for delivery personnel.
Zomato, Swiggy Boost Pay for Delivery Partners Before NYE
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy announce increased incentives for gig workers to avert a strike on New Year's Eve. Details on new payouts and union demands inside.
Zomato, Swiggy Boost Payouts Amid New Year's Eve Strike Threat
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy increase worker payouts ahead of a potential New Year's Eve strike that could disrupt services on one of the busiest nights. Details inside.
Food Delivery Giants Boost Pay as Gig Workers Plan Strike
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
Zomato, Swiggy Hike Pay for Delivery Partners Before Strike
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy increase incentives for gig workers as unions call for a strike on New Year's Eve. Details on the new payout structures and union demands.
Zomato hikes delivery incentives for December 31
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
Delivery Workers Strike, Demand Ban on 10-Minute Deliveries
Delivery workers for Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto are striking on New Year's Eve, demanding fair pay, safety, and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Read about their demands and the government's role.
Delivery Workers Strike on Dec 31 Over Safety, Pay Issues
Delivery platform workers across India plan a New Year's Eve strike in 2025, protesting unsafe 10-minute delivery targets and low wages. Read about the nationwide impact and union demands.
Delivery Workers Strike on Dec 31 Over Pay, Safety
A nationwide strike by delivery workers on New Year's Eve will disrupt services from Zomato, Swiggy, and others. Unions demand better pay, safety, and social security. Read details.
Delivery Workers Strike, Demand End to 10-Minute Service
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding the removal of the 10-minute delivery model and better pay. Read about their demands and the expected impact.
Gig Workers Strike Nationwide Over Pay, Insurance Issues
Delivery workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Amazon are on a nationwide strike demanding better pay, insurance, and an end to 10-minute delivery. Read their demands.
Nationwide Gig Worker Strike Hits Delivery Services
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on Dec 31, demanding fair pay and rights. Learn how this impacts your Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit orders.
Gig workers strike over 10-min delivery, pay cuts
Gig workers' unions demand removal of 10-minute delivery and old payout restoration. Nationwide strike on Dec 31 after 40,000 protested on Dec 25, causing major delays.
Gig Workers Strike on NYE Over Pay, 10-Min Delivery Ban
Delivery services in Delhi-NCR face New Year's Eve disruptions as gig workers strike for transparent pay and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Over 1.5 lakh expected to join.
Gig Workers' Nationwide Strike on Dec 31 for Better Pay
India's gig workers launch a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding better pay, Rs 40,000 minimum earnings, and an end to exploitative practices like 10-minute delivery. Read their 15 demands.
Zomato delivery agent killed in Gwalior road accident
A Zomato delivery executive was killed after a truck rammed his e-bike in Gwalior's no-entry zone. Family and colleagues blocked roads in protest. Police search for the absconding driver.
Gig workers to strike on NYE, demand ban on 10-min delivery
Gig economy workers across India plan a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery services. This follows a similar protest on December 25 that disrupted services in Delhi-NCR.
Blinkit delivers sindoor to save Delhi wedding ritual
A Delhi wedding went viral after Blinkit delivered forgotten sindoor mid-ceremony. See how quick commerce saved a crucial Hindu marriage ritual for couple Pooja & Hrishi.
Polio Workers in Pakistan Protest Against New Hiring Rules
Polio eradication staff in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa oppose a new recruitment policy, demanding fair access to jobs and threatening protests. Learn about the conflict impacting public health efforts.
Food Delivery Growth in India: Value, Speed Key for 2026
India's food delivery market, valued at Rs 1.2 lakh crore, is poised for its next growth phase driven by customer experience, faster deliveries, and value-conscious consumption, say Swiggy and magicpin.
Patna delivery riders face harsh winter with low pay, no gear
As Patna shivers, quick-commerce delivery workers endure freezing nights, declining orders, and safety risks for meagre earnings. Discover their untold struggle. Read more.
AI founder's visa panic solved by Blinkit delivery
An AI startup founder forgot documents for her US visa interview at the Delhi embassy. A guard suggested Blinkit, which delivered prints in 15 minutes while she queued. Her visa was approved.
Kochi MVD Issues Notices to Quick Delivery Companies
Kochi's Motor Vehicles Department takes action against online delivery firms for flouting road safety norms in their rush for 10-minute deliveries. Officials cite reckless driving and accidents. Read more.
Viral delivery boy meets MP Raghav Chadha over gig worker issues
A Blinkit delivery boy's viral video on low earnings sparked a meeting with AAP MP Raghav Chadha, who raised 'invisible labour' in Parliament. Read about the discussion on gig workers' rights.
70+ Sanitation Workers Protest Job Loss in Fatehabad
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
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