India: Gig Workers Strike on Dec 25, 31 Over Pay, Safety

Gig workers across India are observing a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31, protesting against low pay, unsafe working conditions, and lack of social security. Major platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, and Blinkit are impacted, with unions demanding fair wages and better protections.

• Nationwide strike called for December 25 and 31 by gig workers.
• Protest targets major platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, Blinkit, and Flipkart.
• Key demands include fair wages, improved safety, and social security benefits.
• Unions highlight declining incomes, unsafe delivery models, and arbitrary deactivations.
• Strike expected to disrupt food and e-commerce deliveries during holiday peak.
• Organized by Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers and TGPWU.

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