Were you among those who switched off all delivery apps on New Year’s Eve in solidarity with gig workers on strike? The first-of-its-kind consumer-led initiative got lukewarm response, but it’s a sign of growing anger over injustice
04 January,2026 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms
02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) and Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) have claimed that lakhs of workers across the country are expected to participate in the strike, demanding better payouts and improved working conditions
31 December,2025 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Delivery partners working with companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon and Flipkart have announced plans to log off their apps or significantly reduce work, raising concerns over delays, cancellations and service breakdowns on one of the busiest commercial days of the year
31 December,2025 11:08 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
