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Karnataka App-Based Workers Union (KAWU)

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About — Karnataka App-Based Workers Union (KAWU)

The Karnataka App‑Based Workers Union (KAWU) organizes gig‑economy laborers such as food‑delivery riders, ride‑share drivers and e‑commerce couriers across Karnataka to demand statutory benefits and fair wages. In 2023 it secured a collective agreement with Swiggy that set a minimum earnings floor and health insurance for more than 12,000 Bengaluru delivery partners.

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