Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Trade Unions Plan Nationwide Strike Against Labour Codes
Trade unions in India are planning a big protest.
They want the government to take back new labour laws that they think are bad for workers.
The unions say these laws will make things worse for workers and they have been protesting a lot.
They even burned copies of the new laws to show they don't like them.
The unions are asking other groups, like farmers and students, to join them.
They also want the government to stop selling off important things like electricity and railways to private companies.
The unions will announce the exact date of their big strike in December.
Some experts say the new laws have some good parts, but the unions are not convinced.
Trade unions plan a nationwide general strike in February 2026 against labour codes.
The exact strike date will be announced on 22nd December 2025.
Widespread protests have already occurred, including burning copies of the labour codes.
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and other groups are supporting the unions' demands.
Experts note that the new labour law mandates wage payment within two days of employment cessation.
- Who
- Trade unions, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, opposition parties, students, youth
- What
- Nationwide general strike and protests against labour codes
- When
- Strike date to be announced on 22nd December 2025, general strike in February 2026
- Where
- Countrywide, including workplaces, districts, and states
- Why
- To demand withdrawal of labour codes and resist anti-people policies
- Strike Date Announcement
- 22nd December 2025
- Strike Month
- February 2026
- Meeting Date
- 8th December 2025
- Protest Date
- 26th November 2025
- Key Demands
- Withdrawal of labour codes, halt to privatisation
- Participants
- Central trade unions, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, opposition parties, students, youth
- Government Action
- Notification of labour codes
- Expert Opinion
- New law mandates wage payment within two days of employment cessation
Sources
Trade unions call nationwide general strike in February against labour codes
Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes
Trade Unions To Go On Strike In Feb, Demand Withdrawal Of Labour Codes
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