8 months ago
Unions Plan Nationwide Strike Against Labour, Nuclear Bills
A group of workers' unions in India plan to go on strike on February 12, 2026.
They are upset about new laws related to workers' rights, nuclear energy, and rural jobs.
The unions say these laws make it harder for them to strike, join unions, and get fair treatment.
They also think the new rural jobs law is bad because it takes away some guarantees and makes states pay more.
The strike is expected to happen during the time when the government is presenting its budget.
The unions want other people and groups to support their strike to protect workers' rights.
Central trade unions plan a nationwide strike on February 12, 2026, against new labour codes, the SHANTI Bill, and the VB-G RAM G Bill.
The strike is supported by the farmers' body Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and NCCOEEE.
The unions argue that the new labour codes make it harder to strike, join unions, and get fair treatment.
The SHANTI Bill is criticized for reducing the liability of suppliers in case of nuclear accidents.
The VB-G RAM G Bill replaces the MNREGA and is seen as shifting the fiscal burden to states and restricting rural employment guarantees.
- Who
- Central trade unions, farmers' body Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), and NCCOEEE
- What
- Nationwide strike against labour codes, SHANTI Bill, and VB-G RAM G Bill
- Where
- India
- When
- February 12, 2026 (to be ratified)
- Why
- Opposition to new labour codes, SHANTI Bill, and VB-G RAM G Bill
Key facts
- Strike Date
- February 12, 2026 (to be ratified)
- Organizing Body
- Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs)
- Supported By
- Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), NCCOEEE
- Opposed Legislation
- Labour Codes, SHANTI Bill, VB-G RAM G Bill
- National Workers' Convention
- January 9, 2026 in New Delhi
- Budget Session of Parliament
- February 2026
- Major Unions Involved
- INTUC, AITUC, CITU (excluding BMS)
Quotes
Dr. G. Sanjeeva Reddy
President of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
“These measures directly contradicted the spirit of the MGNREGA, which had guaranteed at least 100 days of employment to every rural household seeking work”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Workers’ Unions Announce Nationwide Strike In February Against New Labour Codes, SHANTI Bill And VB-G RAM G
Workers' unions call nationwide strike in February against new labour codes, SHANTI Bill and G RAM G
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