Trade unions postpone national strike to July 9

Central trade unions on Thursday decided to defer the nationwide general strike called on May 20 to July 9 in view of the situation arising in the country after the India-Pakistan conflict. The decision to defer the strike was taken...

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New Delhi, Updated At : 02:46 AM May 16, 2025 IST

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Central trade unions on Thursday decided to defer the nationwide general strike called on May 20 to July 9 in view of the situation arising in the country after the India-Pakistan conflict.

The decision to defer the strike was taken at the meeting of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sectoral Federations and Associations on Thursday, according to a statement..

he trade unions had given a strike call on May 20 to hold demonstrations at state capitals, districts and workplaces.

The trade unions noted that even in the midst of such a critical situation prevailing in the country, the employers’ class actively supported by the governments is carrying on its onslaughts on the workers and employees across the establishments. Working hours are being unilaterally increased; statutory minimum wages and social security benefits are being flouted.

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