Union launches safety initiative for gig workers in Hyderabad

The Telugu Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has initiated a safety awareness programme in Hyderabad, focusing on the protection and welfare of gig and platform-based workers across the city. The campaign addresses critical safety concerns facing delivery personnel, ride-share drivers, and other contract workers who operate through digital platforms.

The union's initiative encompasses training sessions, informational materials, and outreach activities designed to educate workers about workplace hazards, accident prevention, and emergency response protocols. The drive also aims to raise awareness among workers about their legal entitlements, insurance coverage, and support mechanisms available to them.

Gig and platform workers in India have increasingly faced challenges related to job security, workplace safety, and access to social protection schemes. The Hyderabad campaign reflects broader union efforts to strengthen worker protections in the rapidly expanding digital economy sector.

The safety initiative comes as platform-based employment continues to grow in major Indian cities, with thousands of workers relying on app-based work for their livelihoods. Union representatives have indicated that the programme will be ongoing, with plans to reach workers across multiple sectors operating through digital intermediaries.