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Partners No More: India’s Labour Codes Bring Gig Workers Into the Law, But Gaps Remain

On January 1, 2026, delivery workers across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru walked off the job. The strike was nationwide. It was also historic. For the first time, India’s gig workforce collectively demanded dignity, regulation, and accountability from the platforms that run their lives. On 21 November 2025, the Government of India brought the four Labour…

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My Labour Rights vs The Globe

May Day 2026 highlights how labour rights struggles have shifted from long working hours to psychosocial stress in the gig economy, where workers lack legal recognition and security. Despite changing forms, inequality and exploitation between capital and labour remain largely unchanged. May Day 2026’s ILO theme is “A Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment” a nod to…

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