Overview
- The four consolidated labour codes took effect on November 21, 2025, with the government presenting them as a transformational push for better wages, safety and social security.
- On November 22, AIUTUC and CITU led demonstrations in Mysuru, and CITU’s Kalaburagi district unit rallied at SVP Chowk to oppose the rollout.
- Union speakers argued the changes are anti-worker, saying higher thresholds for layoffs and closures in some states—up to 300 workers from 100—will erode job security.
- They said the Industrial Relations Code’s broader definition of “strike” and a mandatory 14-day strike notice weaken collective bargaining.
- Critics warned of gaps in social security for gig and contract workers and raised concerns about workdays stretching to 12 hours in some cases, while vowing an organised fight.