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flag Indian gig workers to strike Dec. 31, demanding fair pay, safety, and benefits, risking New Year’s Eve delivery chaos.

flag Gig workers across India are preparing for a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, demanding fair pay, safer working conditions, and social security. flag Coordinated by unions including the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers, over 150,000 workers from platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Amazon are calling for an end to the 10-minute delivery model, transparent algorithms, fair payouts, and protection from arbitrary account suspensions. flag The strike follows a partial protest on December 25 that delayed half to two-thirds of deliveries. flag Workers report intimidation, including threats and account bans, while companies are offering incentives and launching promotional campaigns to retain riders. flag The action threatens major disruptions during peak New Year’s Eve delivery demand, highlighting growing tensions over labor rights in India’s gig economy.

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