Gig Workers Demand Data Transparency from Aggregators

Gig worker justice:Unions call for workforce data disclosure from Aggregator companies

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Durga Prasad Sunku 5 Jan 2025 8:45 PM

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Gig worker unions in Hyderabad, IFAT and TGPWU, are demanding data transparency from major gig economy platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, and more. They claim these companies built their businesses on worker exploitation, citing unfair pay, unsafe conditions, and lack of transparency. The unions want data on worker numbers, working hours, earnings, and accidents, arguing this is essential for implementing fair labor policies and ensuring worker rights. They've called on the Ministry of Labour to make data disclosure mandatory and have urged citizens to support their campaign for better conditions in the gig economy.

IFAT and TGPWU urge gig economy platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Uber to disclose workforce data for fair wages, safety, and justice.

Hyderabad: The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) and the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) have called for immediate data transparency from all gig economy aggregator companies.

The unions, led by Shaik Salauddin, demand workforce data from major platforms. These include Blinkit, Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Amazon, Flipkart, and BigBasket. Salauddin is the IFAT’s National General Secretary and TGPWU’s Founder President. The demand comes in response to growing concerns about worker exploitation and unfair practices in the sector.

“Aggregator companies have built billion-dollar businesses on gig and platform workers’ labour. Yet, these workers continue to face exploitation, unfair pay, and unsafe working conditions,” said Salauddin. He emphasized that transparency in workforce data is crucial for implementing meaningful reforms.

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The unions’ key demands include disclosure of the total number of gig workers employed in 2024, average working hours, kilometres travelled, number of deliveries completed, and annual earnings per worker. They also want detailed records of workplace accidents and fatalities. This includes compensation provided and a breakdown of costs borne by workers versus their earnings.

IFAT and TGPWU have called on the Ministry of Labour and Employment to make data disclosure mandatory for all aggregator companies. The unions believe this information is vital for strong labour policies. It would ensure fair wages, better working conditions, and social security for millions of on-demand workers.

Salauddin has urged citizens, policymakers, and activists to support their campaign for dignity, justice, and equity in the gig economy. The unions maintain that transparency is the first step towards addressing systemic exploitation in the sector.

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