Durga Das, a 55-year-old MCG sanitation worker in Gurgaon's Sector 23A, single-handedly cleans over 2km of roads daily. Staff shortages have left her working alone for months despite repeated requests for help.
Patna Municipal Corporation organized Swachhta Bhoj events across circles on Makar Sankranti, involving officials and sanitation workers to emphasize community hygiene.
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has issued a directive requiring annual medical examinations and cancer screening for all sanitation workers to improve their health monitoring.
Mysuru regional commissioner Nitesh Patil praised pourakarmikas for securing top national cleanliness ranks. Officials emphasized worker welfare, safety gear, and health during a Swachh Bharat training program.
Major quick commerce platforms agreed to remove 10-minute delivery promises following Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya's intervention over safety concerns for delivery workers.
Nearly 15,000 nurses at three major New York City hospital systems launch historic strike over staffing and safety. Learn the key demands and patient impact.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
A catastrophic landfill collapse in Cebu, Philippines, buries sanitation workers. One confirmed dead, 38 missing as rescue operations race against time. Latest updates.
The recent gig workers' strike highlights the urgent need for policy reform in India's booming platform economy. Explore the clash between market efficiency and worker dignity. Read more.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Madurai Corporation launches a nightly cleaning drive from 10 PM to 4 AM to reduce strain on workers and improve efficiency. Learn how this initiative benefits the city.
Explore the legal standing of gig workers' unions in India, the impact of the New Year's Eve strike, and how proposed social security rules could change the game for 12.7 million platform workers.
Bank officers' unions announce a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a five-day work week. The action follows a lack of government response despite a prior agreement. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation will construct 232 resting pods and dining halls for its sanitation workforce, predominantly women, offering safety, amenities, and dignity. Read more about this major welfare initiative.
Bank employee unions call for a nationwide strike on January 27, 2025, demanding pension updates and opposing new policies. Services may be impacted.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends Blinkit's 10-minute model after NYE strike. Workers say shrinking payouts, not speed, force 12-hour shifts. Unions cite 'economic desperation'.
Around 60 e-commerce delivery partners in Kolkata's Tollygunge are on strike demanding better pay. Services disrupted in Bansdroni area. Read the full story.
Chennai sanitation workers & teachers use secret WhatsApp codes for flash protests, while police decode messages for preemptive action. A high-stakes digital duel unfolds. Read the full story.
Women in Malavalli taluk are now leading sanitation services in 22 gram panchayats, managing door-to-door waste collection and driving cleanliness initiatives. Discover how this change is shaping public health.
Around 200 temporary sanitation workers of Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation protest, demanding job regularisation, salary increase after 9 years, and PF benefits. Read their struggle.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal alleges violent protests stopped delivery partners from working on Christmas & New Year's Eve. He claims political agents hijacked the gig workers' strike. Read the full story.
New Year's Eve strike by platform workers highlights the human cost of express deliveries. Explore the pressure, risks, and the urgent need for change in India's gig economy. Read more.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation uses a robotic machine to clear a blocked sewer in Ward 135, a first for the Hawa Mahal zone. The move aims to protect sanitation workers from the dangers of manual cleaning. Discover the challenges and future of this tech.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal addresses the 10-minute delivery model during a nationwide gig workers' strike, stating 'no system is perfect' while defending platform work. Read his full explanation.