Workers Demand Repeal of Four Labour Codes Rally Held in Munugode
Trade unions and workers held a massive rally in Munugode demanding repeal of four labour codes calling them anti worker as part of a nationwide general strike against central government policies.
- Workers protest four labour codes in Munugode.
- Nationwide strike led by AITUC and CITU unions.
- Labour groups demand rollback of anti worker policies
Hundreds of workers took to the streets in Munugode on Thursday as part of a nationwide general strike, demanding that the central government withdraw the four labour codes. The protest, organised by trade unions affiliated with AITUC and CITU, saw large participation from workers across sectors.
The rally began in the Munugode mandal centre and later turned into a road blockade at Ambedkar Chowrasta, bringing traffic to a halt for a brief period. Protesters raised slogans against the labour codes, describing them as laws that weaken worker rights and threaten job security.
Addressing the gathering, Telangana State Rythu Sangham district general secretary Guruja Ramachandram said the four labour codes introduced by the Centre were nothing short of a death warrant for workers. He demanded their immediate repeal and criticised several other policies, including proposed amendments to electricity laws, changes to the rural employment guarantee scheme, the seed amendment bill and the decision to allow full foreign investment in LIC.
Union leaders said the strike reflects growing anger among workers and farmers who feel their livelihoods are being put at risk. They accused the government of favouring corporate interests at the cost of labour welfare and social security.
Leaders from CPI CPM AITUC CITU and various workers associations including construction workers anganwadi staff hamali unions and gram panchayat workers participated in the protest. Speakers urged the government to hold consultations with labour organisations and roll back policies that they said undermine hard earned worker protections.
The organisers warned that if the demands are ignored, workers would intensify protests in the coming days, signalling a wider resistance against what they called anti labour reforms.
