Trade Unions defer general strike against Labour Codes to July 9
A meeting of the joint platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) in the Opposition camp held in New Delhi on Thursday (May 15, 2025) has decided to postpone the general strike earlier announced to be held on May 20. The CTUs said in a statement that considering the prevailing situation throughout the country after the Pahalgam terror attack, they had decided to reschedule the strike against the implementation of the four Labour Codes to July 9.
The CTUs have urged the Centre to ensure measures against those who were resorting to divisive hate campaigns at such a critical time. 'However, most appallingly, even in the midst of such a critical situation prevailing in the country owing to terrorist massacre and consequent developments, the employers' class, actively supported by the governments at the Centre and in many States, is carrying on its onslaughts on workers and employees across establishments. Working hours are being unilaterally increased; statutory minimum wages and social security benefits are being flouted,' the statement said.
It added that the Union government had not bothered to meet the CTUs or to hold the Indian Labour Conference despite receiving notices to strike from all corners of the country across sectors. The CTUs asked working people to vigorously continue preparations for the general strike on July 9. It asked the Centre to reciprocate the positive approach of the CTUs and desist from implementing the Labour Codes.
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