Indian Federation Of App Based Transport Workers

Meet the most powerful Uber driver in India Shaik Salauddin: the Indian driver turned union leader who is brushing shoulders with top politicians and giving ride-hailing firms a run for their money. restofworld.org/2023/india-pow…

self-registration for gig workers and operationalize an online portal for filing grievances and raising disputes, ensuring workers are not left without access to welfare and justice mechanisms.

Inayath Ali, President of the Karnataka App-Based Workers Union and National Vice President of @Connect_IFAT, emphasized the urgent need for interim measures in the absence of comprehensive data from platform companies. He urged the Karnataka government to immediately enable

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! ✨🌙 Wishing all my family, friends, and loved ones a joyful and blessed Eid! May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your hearts and homes. Let's celebrate with love, gratitude, and kindness. Shaik Salauddin @Connect_IFAT @TGPWU

We have written to @HardeepSPuri ji and @revanth_anumula ji regarding ongoing CNG and Auto LPG supply disruptions affecting lakhs of drivers. Long queues, income loss and black-marketing concerns demand urgent action to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply and protect livelihoods.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Ugadi! On this auspicious occasion, may the New Year bring prosperity, good health, and happiness to all workers & their families. Let us move forward with strength, unity, and hope for a better future. Warm wishes from Shaik Salauddin @Connect_IFAT

TGPWU and IFAT urged both the Central and State governments to closely monitor the situation and ensure uninterrupted LPG and CNG supply in urban centres. thehindu.com/news/national/…

LPG shortage: Gig & app based transport workers concerned over potential loss of income deccanherald.com/india/lpg-shor… via @DeccanHerald

Any disruption could mean fewer trips, reduced orders, and income loss. We urge Central & State Governments to ensure uninterrupted LPG & CNG supply and ask aggregator companies to support workers and avoid penalties during disruptions. — Shaik Salauddin @Connect_IFAT @TGPWU

🚨 LPG and CNG supply shortages may impact thousands of Gig and Platform workers across India. App-based drivers using #Ola, #Uber, #Rapido and delivery workers with #Swiggy and #Zomato depend on uninterrupted fuel supply for their livelihood.

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According @IAATW_Org South Asia Region vice-president Shaik Salauddin, the model is being experimented with across the region. He sounded an alarm as some economy giants have announced that this could be the future of the platform sector. thehindu.com/news/national/…

🚨 News Report Alert The subscription model in app-based transport is shifting costs onto drivers—forcing workers to pay companies just to work. This dangerous trend could exclude millions of gig workers from labour protections if global standards ignore it. Press Release 👇

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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) had called for a "breakdown" on February 7 to protest against existing rules and practices of app-based transportation platforms. ptinews.com/story/business… ptinews.com/story/business…

ഗിഗ് തൊഴിലാളികളുടെ ഷെയ്ഖ്! | samakalikamalayalam.com/premium/news-p… Heartfelt thanks to Professor Babu P Remesh for the thoughtful article and for highlighting the struggles and aspirations of gig workers. Grateful for your constant support and encouragement.

Government should fix fares like pre-paid taxis Sheikh Salauddin, National General Secretary of the @Connect_IFAT, calls Bharat Taxi a good initiative, though he has some concerns. Salauddin says, “The biggest challenge is the fare. bhaskarenglish.in/originals/news…

The nationwide action has been jointly called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (@TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (@Connect_IFAT). ndtv.com/india-news/rs-…

“This is a historic and inspiring moment for millions of gig and platform workers in India,” says Shaik Salauddin, Founder President @TGPWU and Co-founder and National General Secretary of the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers @Connect_IFAT yourstory.com/2026/01/india-…

Women are workers — not “partners.” Their safety, dignity, and labour rights must be protected. We seek urgent inquiry, accountability, and enforceable safeguards. (3/3) #WomenWorkers #GigWorkers #LabourRights #TGPWU #KAWU

Women workers are being sent alone to unfamiliar locations without adequate safety support, facing arbitrary deductions, deactivations, and misclassification under the guise of “flexible partnership.” (2/3)

The @Connect_IFAT and KAWU urge immediate intervention from @Kscwofficial, @DgpKarnataka, and the @LabourGovt Department on the serious safety risks and exploitative conditions faced by women workers on the Urban Company platform. (1/3) Complete Video 👇 shorturl.at/96yeb