Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Urban Company IPO: Union Demands Inclusion and Share Discounts
A workers' union is asking Urban Company to include its gig workers in the company's upcoming IPO.
They want a say in how the company is run and a chance to buy shares at a lower price.
The union believes workers should be included in the decision-making process, just like investors and customers.
They're worried about issues like low wages, sporadic bookings, and a lack of safety.
The union is also asking customers to boycott Urban Company in June to support their cause.
They want the company to create sustainable growth for everyone.
GIPSWU launched a 'Worker Ka IPO' campaign for Urban Company's IPO.
The union demands worker inclusion in decision-making and discounted shares.
The campaign includes an open letter to prospective investors.
GIPSWU is organizing a 'DryJune' campaign to boycott Urban Company.
The union seeks sustainable growth and better treatment of gig workers.
- Who
- The Gig and Platform Service Workers’ Union (GIPSWU) and Urban Company gig workers.
- What
- The Gig and Platform Service Workers’ Union (GIPSWU) launched a campaign demanding worker inclusion and discounted shares as Urban Company prepares for its IPO.
- When
- The campaign was launched in June 2025, around the time Urban Company filed for its IPO.
- Where
- The campaign is focused on Urban Company operations.
- Why
- The union seeks to improve working conditions and include gig workers in decision-making as the company prepares for its IPO.
Urban Company Workers
Urban Company
Business Practices
Urban Company Workers
The union calls for sustainable growth by better matching business needs with worker capabilities.
Urban Company
Urban Company's current operational model, which the union says exploits workers.
- Union Name
- Gig and Platform Service Workers’ Union (GIPSWU)
- Campaign Name
- Worker Ka IPO
- IPO Filing
- ₹1,900 crore
- Key Demands
- Worker inclusion, discounted stock prices