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Indian Unions Unite Against Controversial Labour Code Reforms

11/23/2025

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Ten major Indian trade unions are demanding withdrawal of new labour codes, calling them a "deceptive fraud" against workers.
The codes were implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to modernize regulations and attract investment.
Protests are planned nationwide as unions say the reforms undermine workers' rights and raise costs for small businesses.
Some unions, such as the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, support the changes, indicating a split in union perspectives.

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Ten major Indian trade unions are demanding withdrawal of new labour codes, calling them a "deceptive fraud" against workers.
The codes were implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to modernize regulations and attract investment.
Protests are planned nationwide as unions say the reforms undermine workers' rights and raise costs for small businesses.
Some unions, such as the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, support the changes, indicating a split in union perspectives.