Proposed strike by cabbies and gig workers in Telangana called off after breakthrough in talks

Why in news

The Telangana government held talks with gig and platform workers' unions to address welfare and social security demands, leading to the postponement of a planned strike.

Background

The Telangana government is currently framing guidelines for the Telangana Gig Workers Welfare Act. The talks were chaired by G. Vivek Venkatswamy, Minister for Labour, Employment, Training and Factories and Mines and Geology.

Facts for Prelims

• FactGig workers are individuals performing work mediated by digital platforms (e.g., delivery, ride-hailing).
• BodyThe Telangana Gig Workers Welfare Act is a state-level legislative initiative to provide social security.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in providing social security to gig and platform workers in India and evaluate the role of state-led legislative frameworks in addressing these issues.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• lack of traditional employer-employee relationship
• need for portable benefits
• role of state legislation in welfare
• way forward: universal social security

Keywords: Gig Economy · Social Security · Platform Workers · Legislative Framework · Labour Welfare

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