Gig Workers Strike on New Year's Eve: Nirmal Gorana Demands Minimum Wage & Safety

On this Special Report, the focus is on the nationwide strike by gig workers across India on New Year's Eve. The Gig and Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU), led by National Coordinator Nirmal Gorana, has called for the strike to protest falling pay, rising workload, and zero job security. The strike aims to disrupt services from major platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Amazon on the busiest day of the year. Gorana highlights that workers are denied basic rights and safety mechanisms, with many facing arbitrary ID blocking without a fair hearing. He states, 'If you have not recognized it as a worker, then at least give minimum wage.' The programme explores the challenges faced by delivery executives and their demand for dignity and protection in the digital economy.