Ahead of the Assembly elections in Telangana, the demand for a social security framework for gig workers in the state has gained momentum.
The gig workers in Telangana are estimated to be about 4.2 lakh. The Telangana Gig And Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) are approaching various political parties on the issue.
Telangana is slated to go for polls on November 30.
The TGPWU has suggested the setting up of a tripartite board with the representation of aggregator companies, worker organisations and the government, IE report said.
바카라It has also sought the introduction of a welfare fee on each transaction generated in the platform, which could be deposited in a fund dedicated for ensuring provident fund, pension, insurance and other benefits for gig workers,바카라 it said.
The report quoting Shaik Salauddin, the TGPWU president, said that drivers and delivery partners continue to be among the exploited and vulnerable groups in the current economy.
바카라Given the Telangana government바카라s focus on IT and e-commerce platforms, the state should become a pioneer with a board for gig and platform-based workers,바카라 he was quoted as having said.
바카라I am on the road for at least 16 hours a day. There is always pressure to reach the customer on time. Above all, if anything happens to me on the road, there is no one to take care of my family,바카라 he said, as per the family.
Another youngster, working with a bike sharing platform, quoted in the report said he was compelled to take up the gig work as he could not find regular jobs.
바카라There is always the fear of road accidents. There is no way we can afford medical treatment. There is a fear of pay cuts. There is no job security,바카라 the above youngster was quoted in the report as having said.
The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) led by Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao or KCR had made a pitch against the 바카라exploitation of gig and platform workers바카라 and even assured a comprehensive policy in this regard. However, the issue has not figured in the party바카라s poll manifesto.
