Action Over “Deceptive” Labor Reforms
New Delhi — Ten major trade unions in India have launched a strong protest against the government’s implementation of new labor codes, calling the move a “deceptive fraud committed against the working people of the nation.” The unions accuse the government of pushing through sweeping labor reforms without adequate consultation, warning that the new codes…
New Delhi — Ten major trade unions in India have launched a strong protest against the government’s implementation of new labor codes, calling the move a “deceptive fraud committed against the working people of the nation.”
The unions accuse the government of pushing through sweeping labor reforms without adequate consultation, warning that the new codes undermine workers’ rights, weaken job security, and erode social protections. They have called for nationwide demonstrations and coordinated industrial action in the coming days.
Union leaders argue that the revised laws give excessive flexibility to employers, restrict workers’ ability to unionize, and pave the way for longer working hours without sufficient safeguards.
The government, however, insists that the labor codes are designed to modernize outdated regulations, create a more stable business environment, and attract investment.
Workers’ organizations have vowed to intensify pressure until the government reverses the changes or initiates fresh dialogue with labor representatives.
