Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Gig Workers Strike Nationwide on New Year’s Eve
Gig and delivery workers from companies like Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon are going on strike on New Year’s Eve.
They are protesting because they feel they are not paid enough, have to work very long hours, and do not get any benefits like health insurance or accident coverage.
The strike might cause delays in food and grocery deliveries on one of the busiest days of the year.
The workers are asking the government to make companies follow labour laws, provide fair wages, and ban very fast delivery promises that make their jobs dangerous.
They hope that by striking, the companies and the government will listen to their concerns and make changes to improve their working conditions.
Companies have increased incentives to counter the strike and ensure service continuity, but workers believe this is not enough to address their long-term concerns.
Gig and delivery workers plan a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, affecting major cities across India.
Workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon, Flipkart, and BigBasket are participating, protesting low wages, long hours, and lack of social security.
Key demands include fair wages, social security benefits, regulation of companies under labour codes, and a ban on 10-minute delivery models.
The strike is expected to disrupt food delivery, quick commerce, and e-commerce services during one of the busiest days of the year.
Unions report that companies have responded to previous strikes with threats, account suspensions, and algorithmic penalties, while companies argue that increased incentives address worker concerns.
- Who
- Gig and delivery workers from major platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon, Flipkart, and BigBasket
- What
- A nationwide strike on New Year’s Eve to protest unfair working conditions, low wages, and lack of social security
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- Major cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata
- Why
- To draw attention to issues such as falling earnings, longer working hours, unsafe delivery targets, and lack of job security and social benefits
- Date of Strike
- December 31, 2025
- Participating Companies
- Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket
- Key Demands
- Fair wages, social security, ban on 10-minute deliveries, regulation under labour codes
- Estimated Worker Participation
- 100,000 to 150,000 workers
- Impacted Services
- Food delivery, quick commerce, e-commerce
- Major Affected Cities
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata
- Union Involved
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU), Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)
- Previous Strike
- December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
- Zomato Incentives
- Rs 120–150 per order during peak hours, up to Rs 3,000 per day
- Swiggy Incentives
- Up to Rs 10,000 across December 31 and January 1, Rs 2,000 during peak hours
Sources
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