Shaik Salauddin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Trade Union Activist |
| Years active | 2014- |
| Organization | Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers |
| Title | National General Secretary |
| Other political affiliations |
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Shaik Salauddin (IPA: [ʃeɪkˈsælə'ʌdɪn]) is the elected National General Secretary, and a co-founder, of the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT),[1] a trade union federation of ride-sharing and other gig transport workers. This includes the workers on platforms such as Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido and Dunzo, since 2019.[2] He is also the founder and current president of the Telangana Four Wheeler Drivers' Association.[3]
In his tenure, Shaik Salauddin has also been a key petitioner in petitions in the Supreme Court of India supporting transport-worker rights in India intending to avail social security benefits for app-based workers.[4][5] He has also coordinated with political parties including the Indian National Congress regarding concerns of the IFAT, especially during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.[6]
References
- ↑ "The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers: A case study". China Labour Bulletin. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ↑ "Meet the Most Powerful Uber Driver in India". pulitzercenter.org. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ↑ "'Uber Commute' illegal: Taxi drivers". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ↑ "Why gig work is so hard to regulate". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ↑ Ramani, Priya (17 February 2023). "Shaik Salauddin's dreams for gig economy workers". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ↑ Gurmat, Sabah (9 March 2023). "Surveilled and exploited by intrusive technology, workers across India are rising up together". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 25 July 2023.