Garment Industry Vs. Gig Economy: The Battle For Workers

Garment Industry Vs. Gig Economy: The Battle For Workers

The rise of 10-minute deliveries in industries like groceries, fast food and even fashion has begun shaking up India’s garment and textile sector in unexpected ways. As the gig economy booms and welfare schemes expand, manufacturers face a growing challenge: fewer workers are willing to stay on the factory floor. With gig jobs offering flexible […] The post Garment Industry Vs. Gig Economy: The Battle For Workers appeared first on Apparel Resour…

Gig workers seek minimum wages, social security - Business Manager

(IST) A roundtable held in Delhi on Thursday (May 15, 2025) on digital platform-based work in the country has recommended minimum wages, social security, and legal protections for gig and platform workers. The meeting also demanded a tripartite welfare board for gig workers in all States and at the national level, comprising representatives from employees, employers, and governments. The gig workers’ meeting on ‘Current Developments, Challenges …