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{{Infobox person
| name = Shaik Salauddin
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = 1985
| birth_place = [[Amberpet]]
| death_date =
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| nationality = Indian
| other_names =
| occupation = Trade Union Activist
| years_active = 2014-
| known_for =
| notable_works =
| organization = Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers
| title = National General Secretary
| otherparty = Telangana Four Wheeler Drivers' Association, [[Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union]]
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'''Shaik Salauddin''' ({{IPA-all|ʃeɪkˈsælə'ʌdɪn}}), not to be confused with [[Shaikh_Salahuddin_(Hyderabad_politician)| Shaik Salauhuddin (Politician)]], is the elected National General Secretary, and a co-founder, of the [[Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers]] (IFAT),<ref>{{cite web |title= The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers: A case study |url=https://clb.org.hk/content/indian-federation-app-based-transport-workers-case-study |website=China Labour Bulletin |access-date=2 February 2023 |date=2 November 2020}}</ref> a [[trade union]] federation of [[ride-sharing]] and other gig transport workers. This includes the workers on platforms such as [[Ola Cabs|Ola]], [[Uber]], [[Swiggy]], [[Zomato]], [[Rapido (company)|Rapido]] and [[Dunzo]], since 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet the Most Powerful Uber Driver in India |url=https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/meet-most-powerful-uber-driver-india |website=pulitzercenter.org |access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> He is also the founder and current president of the [[Telangana Four Wheeler Drivers' Association]].<ref>{{cite web |title=‘Uber Commute’ illegal: Taxi drivers |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200220/uber-commute-illegal-taxi-drivers.html |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref>
'''Shaik Salauddin''' ({{IPA-all|ʃeɪkˈsælə'ʌdɪn}}), not to be confused with [[Shaikh_Salahuddin_(Hyderabad_politician)| Shaik Salauhuddin (Politician)]], is the elected National General Secretary, and a co-founder, of the [[Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers]] (IFAT),<ref>{{cite web |title= The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers: A case study |url=https://clb.org.hk/content/indian-federation-app-based-transport-workers-case-study |website=China Labour Bulletin |access-date=2 February 2023 |date=2 November 2020}}</ref> a [[trade union]] federation of [[ride-sharing]] and other gig transport workers. This includes the workers on platforms such as [[Ola Cabs|Ola]], [[Uber]], [[Swiggy]], [[Zomato]], [[Rapido (company)|Rapido]] and [[Dunzo]], since 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet the Most Powerful Uber Driver in India |url=https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/meet-most-powerful-uber-driver-india |website=pulitzercenter.org |access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> He is also the founder and current president of the [[Telangana Four Wheeler Drivers' Association]].<ref>{{cite web |title=‘Uber Commute’ illegal: Taxi drivers |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200220/uber-commute-illegal-taxi-drivers.html |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why gig work is so hard to regulate |url=https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220308-why-gig-work-is-so-hard-to-regulate |website=www.bbc.com |access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why gig work is so hard to regulate |url=https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220308-why-gig-work-is-so-hard-to-regulate |website=www.bbc.com |access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramani |first1=Priya |title=Shaik Salauddin's dreams for gig economy workers |url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/shaik-salauddins-dreams-for-gig-economy-workers/article66502963.ece |access-date=25 July 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=17 February 2023}}</ref> He has also coordinated with political parties including the [[Indian National Congress]] regarding concerns of the IFAT, especially during the [[Bharat Jodo Yatra]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gurmat |first1=Sabah |title=Surveilled and exploited by intrusive technology, workers across India are rising up together |url=https://www.dailydot.com/debug/india-gig-economy-unionization-digital-right/ |access-date=25 July 2023 |work=The Daily Dot |date=9 March 2023}}</ref>







Revision as of 13:16, 25 July 2023

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]), not to be confused with Shaik Salauhuddin (Politician), 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

  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.