Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Gig Workers Strike Across Maharashtra
Gig workers in Maharashtra went on a one-day strike on Christmas Day to protest against what they say are unfair work conditions.
They claim they are paid too little, have safety issues, and do not get benefits like social security.
About 60,000 to 70,000 workers from cities like Mumbai and Pune did not go to work.
They say this is a peaceful protest and they are not causing any trouble.
The companies they work for have not responded yet.
The workers want better pay and safer working conditions.
Gig workers in Maharashtra observed a one-day strike on Christmas Day, disrupting food delivery services.
An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 delivery riders from platforms like Zomato participated in the strike.
The strike was called by the Gig Workers Union and supported by several labor organizations.
Workers protested against low pay rates, safety issues, and lack of social security benefits.
The protest was reported by NDTV and marked one of the largest coordinated actions by gig workers in the state in recent months.
- Who
- Gig workers in Maharashtra
- What
- One-day strike by gig workers
- When
- Christmas Day
- Where
- Major cities in Maharashtra
- Why
- To protest against alleged inhumane workplace practices, low pay rates, safety issues, and lack of social security benefits
Gig Workers
Food Delivery Companies
Work Conditions
Gig Workers
Gig workers allege inhumane workplace practices, low pay rates, safety issues, and lack of social security benefits.
Food Delivery Companies
No official response from companies yet.
- Organizations Involved
- Gig Workers Union, Indian Labour Federation, Ajan India Workers Union, Janpahal General Workers Union, Platform App-Based and Other Commerce Workers Union
- Reporting Source
- NDTV
- Issues Raised
- Low pay rates, safety issues, lack of social security benefits, inhumane workplace practices
- Estimated Participants
- 60,000 to 70,000 delivery riders
- Cities Affected
- Mumbai, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai
Sources
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