Hyderabad: Amid growing pressure from gig workers’ unions, the state government has finalised the operational guidelines for implementing the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026. Gig workers’ unions have called for an indefinite strike from August 8, demanding wage reforms and stronger social security protections. On May 1, the Governor gave his approval, following which the state government issued a gazette notification notifying the Act. The unions had earlier organised a 12-hour statewide flash strike on July 22, disrupting app-based transport and food delivery services across Telangana. On May 16, the state’s gig and platform workers intensified their demand for labour rights and fair compensation by joining the global solidarity campaign #GlobalTotalSwitchOff.