Shaik Salauddin

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Shaik Salauddin
Born1985
NationalityIndian
OccupationTrade Union Activist
Years active2014-
OrganizationIndian Federation of App-based Transport Workers
TitleNational General Secretary
Other political
affiliations
  • Telangana Four Wheeler Drivers' Association
  • Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union

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[edit]

  1. ^ "The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers: A case study". China Labour Bulletin. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Meet the Most Powerful Uber Driver in India". pulitzercenter.org. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ "'Uber Commute' illegal: Taxi drivers". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Why gig work is so hard to regulate". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  5. ^ Ramani, Priya (17 February 2023). "Shaik Salauddin's dreams for gig economy workers". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. ^ 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.