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Updated on: Jun 2026
Samsung Electronics and Unions to Resume Critical Talks to Avert Mega-Strike
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Samsung Electronics and Unions to Resume Critical Talks to Avert Mega-Strike

In a significant de-escalation of labor tensions, Samsung Electronics management and a coalition of its labor unions agreed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to return to the bargaining table. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting between union leaders and Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, head of the company’s crucial chip division, aimed at preventing a massive […]

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Massive Nationwide Strike This Thursday By 30 Crore Workers
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Massive Nationwide Strike This Thursday By 30 Crore Workers

In a massive show of strength, a joint forum of central trade unions has announced a nationwide general strike this Thursday, with an estimated 30 crore workers expected to participate. This industrial action aims to protest against recent labor reforms, privatization policies, and the rising cost of living, marking one of the largest organized labor […]

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Uber, Ola, and Blinkit Partners Join Forces for February 7 Strike
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Uber, Ola, and Blinkit Partners Join Forces for February 7 Strike

In a move set to disrupt urban transportation across major Indian metropolitan hubs, several prominent ride-hailing gig worker unions have officially called for a nationwide strike on February 7. Drivers associated with industry giants Uber and Ola, as well as delivery partners from various platforms, are expected to go offline to protest what they describe […]

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Nationwide Banks Strike Confirmed for February 12
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Nationwide Banks Strike Confirmed for February 12

Banking services across India are braced for a significant disruption as major bank unions have officially announced their decision to join a nationwide general strike on February 12, 2026. The call, led by prominent bodies including the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) and the All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA), marks a unified front against […]

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Bank Unions Calls for Strike to Force Action on Saturday Holidays
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Bank Unions Calls for Strike to Force Action on Saturday Holidays

Banking services across India are expected to face significant disruptions as major bank unions have called for a nationwide strike on January 27. The strike is being organized to demand the long-awaited implementation of a five-day work week, a proposal that has remained in limbo despite previous agreements between unions and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Bank […]

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Nationwide Strike on Jan 27 Could Shut Banks for 3 Straight Days
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Nationwide Strike on Jan 27 Could Shut Banks for 3 Straight Days

Millions of banking customers across India face a massive disruption this month as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has officially called for a countrywide strike on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This industrial action threatens to paralyze public sector banks and several private lenders for three consecutive days, as the strike date immediately follows the […]

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Gig Workers’ Strike Ignites Debate Over 10-Minute Delivery Models
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Gig Workers’ Strike Ignites Debate Over 10-Minute Delivery Models

A nationwide strike by app-based delivery partners on December 31, 2025, has reignited a fierce debate over the safety and ethics of the “quick commerce” industry. While millions of Indians celebrated the New Year with record-breaking orders, over 200,000 gig workers across major metros including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru logged off their apps to protest what […]

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Zomato CEO Rebutts Critics of 10-Minute Delivery
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Zomato CEO Rebutts Critics of 10-Minute Delivery

As thousands of gig workers across India’s metropolitan hubs staged a coordinated walkout on New Year’s Eve, Zomato Founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has issued a firm defense of the company’s controversial 10-minute delivery service, “Blinkit.” Despite growing pressure from labor unions and road safety advocates, Deepinder maintains that the “instant” model is not only […]

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How Zomato and Swiggy Broke the New Year’s Eve Strike
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How Zomato and Swiggy Broke the New Year’s Eve Strike

In a high-stakes standoff on the busiest night of the year, India’s food delivery and quick-commerce giants, including Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto, rolled out unprecedented financial incentives to counter a nationwide strike call. While gig worker unions—led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)—urged […]

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