People living in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad in Maharashtra must take a note of the following. On October 25, 2023 that is Wednesday, many services like food delivery, cab services, and more will shut down completely in these places. This means that many services like Uber, Swiggy, Ola, Porter, Zomato riders and workers have declared a mass strike or bandh on this day. Here’s all you need to know about this bandh.
Uber, Swiggy & Other Workers Declare Mass Strike In Pune
According to the information provided by Dr. Keshav Kshirsagar, President of the Baghtoy Rickshawala Association in Pune, on October 25, 2023, drivers of cabs, rickshaws, and bikes will observe a mass bandh.
Not only them but delivery boys and girls who work for various mobile application-run services like food delivery and cabs will be a part of this strike with them.
You will not be able to order for any food delivery or commute help on this day. This might cause a lot of problems to many people in the city who tend to rely largely on these mobile-run applications. (As per Pune Pulse)
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Safety From Exploitation
What is the reason behind these mobile-run application riders and workers calling a mass strike? Well, they have some demands regarding their safety and others which they wish the government to fulfil.
According to the Central Government’s Social Security Code 2020, they urged that the central government swiftly enact the Gig Workers Registration and Welfare Act in Maharashtra. The businesses allegedly exploit the employees. They have pushed for the enactment of legislation to safeguard them from exploitation
In addition, the Supreme Court ordered that the Maharashtra government pass the Cab Aggregator Act as soon as possible.
This bandh on October 25 is organised by ‘Indian Gig Workers Front’s Joint Action Committee. On Wednesday, a symbolic bandh will be held in order to ensure that both bills are approved during the ensuing winter session. (As per Pune Pulse)
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Recent Strike In Bengaluru
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On October 9, it was reported that Swiggy riders in Mumbai had started a “indefinite strike” to seek a higher income and improved working conditions. Swiggy is a Bengaluru-based food delivery aggregator. To raise awareness of their demands, Swiggy employees participated in bike rallies and shared videos of themselves holding signs to social media.
The reports state that since they started their strike on October 8, it affected Swiggy’s operations in the Mumbai region. Many online customers lamented the inability to order meals or goods from the merchant using the Instamart app.
The protesting motorcycle riders may be heard asking for greater compensation in certain videos. After working for the company for almost 8 years, a worker said in an interview with the local news outlet that they are facing a form of relegation since their income is decreasing.
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