Trade unions across India demand rollback of 4 labor codes

India Apr 01, 2026

Trade unions across India are calling for the rollback of four new labor codes, saying they put workers' hard-earned rights at risk.
On Wednesday, union leaders and activists gathered in Visakhapatnam to protest, with CITU's Ch Narasinga Rao sharing that these changes undo protections built over 140 years.

CITU AITUC YSRTUC oppose 29-law merger

Union leaders from groups like CITU, AITUC, and YSRTUC argue that merging 29 labor laws into just four codes is a major setback.
Despite a massive strike by more than 300 million workers in February and recent black badge protests at workplaces, the government is moving ahead with the changes, so unions say their fight isn't over yet.