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03 Feb 2026
Over 100 gig workers, predominantly women, came together at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Tuesday to voice their frustrations with digital platforms. The workers are seeking recognition as employees and better labor protections.
Sunita, a home services worker from Punjabi Bagh, shared her experience of financial insecurity. Despite attending the protest, she lost nearly Rs 900, highlighting the risks gig workers take in attending protests.
"The promises of flexible hours have been overshadowed by fears of account suspensions and financial instability," Sunita said.
Seema Singh, president of the Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GPSIWU), criticized digital platforms for their impersonal customer support and lack of intervention in harassment cases.
"The platforms are more concerned with their profits than the welfare of their workers," Singh said.
The protest is part of a larger movement by Delhi gig workers, who have been staging strikes over similar grievances. The workers are seeking better labor protections and recognition as employees.
