" E-commerce workers in Mumbai join global protests for fair wages", 30 November 2024

Thousands of e-commerce workers in India protested for fair wages and safer conditions, joining a global movement demanding accountability from e-commerce platforms.

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Thousands of workers with e-commerce platforms, including warehouse staff and delivery drivers, staged protests across India as part of a global movement demanding fair wages, safer working conditions and social protection.

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with participants raising concerns about inadequate pay, lack of insurance, and the need for regulatory protection.

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This coordinated effort aligns with a global campaign spearheaded by UNI Global Union and Progressive International under the banner ‘Make Them Pay’. Across six continents, unions, workers’ rights groups and environmental activists have united to hold e-commerce platforms accountable for labour practices, environmental impact, and their influence on democracy.

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Globally, protests spanned more than 20 countries during the shopping frenzy from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.

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protests emphasised the challenges faced by gig and platform workers, including extreme working conditions and arbitrary job terminations.