Women Gig Workers Protest in Noida for Basic Rights and Dignity
Now, women gig workers protest in Noida: ‘No fixed hours, no place to sit, no washroom’
The Indian Express
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In Noida, India, around forty women gig workers from Urban Company protested for better working conditions, demanding fixed hours, weekly time off, and access to basic facilities. Their concerns focus on dignity at work rather than pay, highlighting issues such as long hours and inadequate amenities.
- 01Approximately 40 women gig workers protested for basic rights in Noida.
- 02They demand fixed working hours, weekly time off, and access to facilities like toilets.
- 03Workers face penalties for minor lateness and have fluctuating earnings based on customer ratings.
- 04Protest was cut short by police intervention, citing a misleading message among workers.
- 05Urban Company did not respond to inquiries regarding the protest.
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On Wednesday morning, about forty women gig workers from Urban Company protested in Sector 60, Noida, India, advocating for basic rights and dignity at work. Unlike other workers in the city demanding higher wages, these women focused on securing fixed working hours and access to essential facilities like drinking water and toilets. Neha Devi, a 25-year-old worker, emphasized that they are not asking for increased salaries but for better working conditions, as they often work up to 11 hours a day despite government norms prescribing an eight-hour workday. The women reported facing penalties for minor lateness and fluctuating earnings based on customer ratings, with some experiencing significant deductions for absences. The protest was abruptly ended by police, who escorted the women away, attributing the gathering to a misleading message circulating among workers. Queries sent to Urban Company regarding the situation went unanswered.
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The protest highlights the urgent need for improved working conditions for gig workers, which could lead to changes in labor policies affecting their rights and well-being.
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