Share this Story: Asia's gig workers strive to match global gains on labor rightsAsia's gig workers strive to match global gains on labor rightsArticle content * Workers getting more vocal with demands for better terms * Lawsuit in India could turn tide for millions of riders We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Asia's gig workers strive to match global gains on labor rights Back to video * Singapore studies global gig worker rulings in reform push By Rina Chandran BANGKOK, Oct 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Emboldened by the victories of delivery riders from New York to the Netherlands, gig workers in Asia are increasing pressure for better conditions from app-based businesses that have thrived during the pandemic. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And the visibility of the sector – especially the food delivery workers, the drivers – makes it hard to ignore them,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. After strikes and petitions to state governments fell on deaf ears, Salauddin said they had been inspired by the legal victories of fellow gig workers around the world.

Source: National Post October 01, 2021 12:22 UTC