Gig workers’ union calls for nationwide online strike today

Demands enactment of Central Gig Law

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, Updated At : 07:13 AM Jan 26, 2026 IST

The Gig & Platform Service Workers’ Union (GIPSWU) has announced a nationwide online strike on January 26 and physical protests across the country on February 3, demanding recognition as workers and the enactment of a Central Gig Law. Women gig workers will lead the protests.The union highlighted persistent issues in the platform economy, including arbitrary ID blocking, opaque rating systems, income insecurity, unilateral policy changes and lack of grievance mechanisms. Women workers, in particular, face additional risks to safety and dignity, with some reporting threats, harassment or even physical assaults when raising payment or service-related concerns.

Despite repeated representations to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, critical issues remain unresolved. The GIPSWU also criticised the government’s inaction following announcements such as discontinuation of the 10-minute instant delivery system, noting that no official documents have been released.

The union has outlined several demands, including prohibition of arbitrary ID blocking, fair rating and assignment systems, better wages, workplace safety provisions, menstrual leave, medical emergency features in apps and transparent grievance redressal mechanisms.

The union has urged all gig and platform workers to participate in the protests and called upon MPs, trade unions, women’s organisations and civil society to support their struggle for dignity, safety, and justice.

Gig workers’ union calls for nationwide online strike today

Demands enactment of Central Gig Law

Tribune News Service

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