Major trade unions oppose Centre's new labour policies in Vijayawada
Carrying red flags, protesters demanded repeal of the labour codes, a minimum wage of `26,000, abolition of the 10‑hour workday, and withdrawal of agricultural market reforms, declaring solidarity with farmers.
The meeting was chaired by AITUC city secretary Mooli Sambasiva Rao and CITU NTR district vice‑president K Durga Rao. Speakers included former minister Vadde Sobhanadheeswara Rao, AITUC state president Ravulapalli Ravindranath, and CITU state president A V Nageswara Rao. They accused the BJP‑led Union government of enacting laws that favour large corporations while ignoring workers' and farmers' welfare.
Union leaders warned of larger agitations if the codes are not scrapped, vowing to 'continue the fight until workers' rights are restored.' They urged employees across sectors to join a united struggle, arguing that the government's pro‑corporate agenda threatens livelihoods and undermines social justice.
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