Shaik Salauddin

Shaik Salauddin, a 38-year-old cab driver from Hyderabad, is a fierce advocate for the rights of India's eight million gig workers. He founded the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers to combat the lack of legal protections. Salauddin discusses significant legislative victories in Karnataka and Rajasthan, emphasizing the importance of collective action and state involvement. He also challenges traditional union frameworks, seeking new ways to empower gig workers and create a fair labor landscape without political affiliations.