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Labour union strike threat looms over Modi govt

Modi government needs to brace for sustained labour union strikes in the later half of this year

Trade Union activists during a rally as part of their nationwide strike against centre's policies
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Trade Union activists during a rally as part of their nationwide strike against centre's policies

Archis Mohan
The Narendra Modi government needs to brace for sustained labour union strikes in the later half of this year, amid recent protests by farmers in several states.

On May 30, leaders of 10 trade unions protested here at the “anti-people and anti-worker policies” of the government. The meeting also decided to conduct a national convention of workers at Talkatora Stadium here on August 8, followed by conventions at block, tehsil and district levels.

The trade unions plan to hold a three-day dharna near Parliament during its winter session and call for nationwide industrial strikes by February. There were suggestions at