'We are not slaves of algorithms': Gig workers protest
On Tuesday, about 70 gig workers gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, joining a nationwide protest calling out app-based companies.
Their main concerns? Unpredictable wages, sudden account blocks, and a lack of social security.
Similar scenes played out in Mumbai and Bengaluru as workers pushed for better treatment.
Urban Company workers pointed to shrinking earnings
Protesters held signs saying things like "We are not slaves of algorithms" and "Unblock our IDs, unlock our lives."
Many women shared how side gigs had quietly become full-time jobs without fair pay.
Urban Company workers pointed to shrinking earnings from high commissions and tough performance targets.
Aparna, identified as president of the Indian Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU), urged that gig workers should be recognized as employees—not just contractors—since companies have so much control over their work.