Archive · 27 Jul 2026
AITUC Demands Repeal of Labour Codes
The AITUC, a workers' union, held a big meeting in Asifabad.
They want the government to take back new labour laws they say are bad for workers.
They also want higher pay, fair treatment for temporary workers, and help for workers in different jobs.
Many leaders and workers joined the meeting and a protest march.
AITUC demands repeal of four labour codes introduced by the Central Government.
AITUC State Secretary S. Vilas alleges labour codes weaken workers' rights.
Demands include a minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and equal pay for equal work.
Regularization of contract employees and solutions for workers in various sectors.
Hundreds of workers participated in a rally before the conference.
- Who
- AITUC State Secretary S. Vilas, CPI and AITUC leaders, hundreds of workers
- What
- AITUC demands repeal of labour codes and other worker rights
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Asifabad
- Why
- To protect workers' rights and demand better working conditions
AITUC and Workers' Unions
Central Government
Repeal of Labour Codes
AITUC and Workers' Unions
The labour codes weaken workers' rights and should be repealed.
Central Government
The labour codes aim to modernize and simplify labour laws.
Minimum Wage
AITUC and Workers' Unions
Demand a minimum wage of Rs 26,000.
Central Government
The government has set different minimum wages based on skills and regions.
- Event
- 4th AITUC District Conference
- Location
- Asifabad
- Date
- Sunday
- Key Demands
- Repeal of labour codes, minimum wage of Rs 26,000, equal pay for equal work, regularization of contract employees
- Participants
- AITUC State Secretary S. Vilas, CPI and AITUC leaders, hundreds of workers