Gig Workers Strike on New Year's Eve: Swiggy, Zomato Deliveries Face Disruption

• Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) calls for a nationwide strike by delivery workers on New Year's Eve.
• 100,000-150,000 delivery partners expected to participate, impacting Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and other platforms.
• Workers demand better pay (Rs 20/km, Rs 40,000 monthly minimum), improved safety, and an end to arbitrary practices.
• Strike follows a Christmas Day protest, targeting peak demand hours on one of the busiest days for food delivery.
• Platforms like Swiggy and Zomato are reportedly offering incentives to workers to minimize service disruptions.

Why It Matters: Gig workers' New Year's Eve strike threatens delivery services, demanding better pay and conditions.