Central Trade Unions or CTUs have launched a two day nationwide bandh in protest against the government’s alleged anti worker policies and unilateral labour reforms. As many as 10 CTUs with at least 20 crore workers affiliated to them have joined the strike. The 10 CTUs going on strike include INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU and AIUTUC, among others.
Various trade unions and farmers and teachers associations across the country have started the two day nationwide strike. The Left parties have called affiliate unions to participate in the strike to protest against the Narendra Modi government. Trade and farmers unions have said they will stage rail and rasta roko protests in their respective areas.
