US EditionBharat Bandh on July 9: Nationwide Strike Begins, Public Transport Disrupted in some States — 10 Key Points
INDIA, JUL 8 – The strike protests anti-worker and pro-corporate policies including four labour codes that weaken unions and collective bargaining, with over 25 crore workers participating, union leaders said.
- On July 9, over 25 crore workers participate in the Bharat Bandh called by 10 central trade unions, highlighting widespread labour unrest against government policies.
- Driven by anti-worker, anti-farmer, pro-corporate policies and the four labour codes that weaken collective bargaining, protests prompted the Bharat Bandh call, citing rising unemployment and welfare cuts.
- Evidence shows sectors including banking, postal, coal, and construction face disruptions with support from CITU and INTUC, while essential services remain operational.
- In Kerala, services face disruptions with KSRTC and KSEB deducting salaries for absentees amid Bharat Bandh protests.
- Over the years, Bharat Bandh protests in 2020, 2022, and 2024 highlight persistent demands on unmet labour issues, as unions oppose government policies they deem anti-worker.
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