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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union ran a survey of its members, who are rideshare drivers and delivery workers in the state of Telangana in India. 495 drivers and delivery workers tested positive for COVID-19 and 4 have died, according to the survey. The Union is calling on the government to tell app-based companies to provide health insurance as well as prioritize covid vaccinations for workers and their families. The app-based companies, which include prominent names such as Uber and Ola, do not currently provide any health insurance for the drivers. India reported more than 350,000 cases in a single day on the same day.

Date:
April 26, 2021
Workers involved:
Unknown
Type of collective action:
Resources
Struggle:
Pay And Benefits, Working Conditions
Companies involved:
Uber, Ola
Employment type(s):
Gig Workers
Location(s):
Telangana India
Online:
Yes
Tag(s):
Coronavirus, Drivers, Delivery Workers

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