Gig Workers Strike on New Year's Eve: Expect Delivery Delays!

• Gig workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon, Flipkart are striking nationwide on December 31, following a Christmas strike.
• Organized by IFAT and TGPWU, the strike protests low wages, poor working conditions, lack of social security, and arbitrary account blocking.
• Key demands include fair pay, enhanced safety, withdrawal of "10-minute delivery" models, respect, and comprehensive social security benefits.
• The December 25 strike caused significant delivery disruptions, particularly in Gurugram and Maharashtra, highlighting worker grievances.
• While the government's new Code on Social Security aims to provide welfare, unions argue it doesn't fully address core structural issues.

Why It Matters: Gig workers strike on New Year's Eve for better pay, safety, and social security, causing delivery delays.