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Delivery partners across Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Blinkit, Flipkart, and Zepto staged a nationwide strike on December 25 and announced another on December 31, 2025. Organized by worker unions, the protest highlights concerns over low wages, unsafe delivery targets, and demands for fair pay, social security, and better working conditions
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Workers’ Protest Gains Momentum
Gig workers in India are intensifying their pushback against leading food delivery and e‑commerce platforms. The Indian Federation of App‑Based Transport Workers and the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union coordinated the strike, strategically choosing Christmas and New Year’s Eve to maximize visibility. Workers argue that despite being central to last‑mile delivery, they face declining earnings, unsafe delivery models, arbitrary account blocking, and lack of welfare protections. The strike underscores growing tensions in India’s gig economy, where millions rely on platform work but remain outside traditional labor safeguards.
Key Highlights
Workers demand transparent and fair wage structures
Withdrawal of 10‑minute delivery models flagged as unsafe
Concerns raised over falling earnings and extended working hours
Issues of arbitrary ID blocking and lack of job security highlighted
Absence of social protection and welfare measures remains a core grievance
Impact On Platforms And Consumers
The strike is expected to disrupt food and e‑commerce deliveries during festive periods, drawing public attention to the precarious conditions of gig workers. It also signals rising pressure on platforms to address labor rights and regulatory scrutiny in India’s fast‑growing gig economy.
Sources: NDTV, Business Standard, Livemint
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