Gig Workers Strike Nationwide: Swiggy, Zomato Deliveries Face Major Delays on New Year's Eve

• Gig workers for Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Flipkart, BigBasket are on a nationwide strike today, December 31st, called by GIPSWU.
• The strike, the final phase of protests since December 25th, demands an end to exploitation and better working conditions.
• Key demands include stopping mandatory fast deliveries, a minimum ₹20/km rate, ₹40,000 guaranteed monthly income, and women worker protections.
• Customers can expect significant delivery delays, 'Out of Service' messages, and higher delivery charges on New Year's Eve.
• Union leaders Seema Singh and Nirmal Gorana state worker exploitation hinders India's development, calling it a digital strike.

Why It Matters: Nationwide gig worker strike impacts New Year's Eve deliveries, demanding fair wages and better conditions.