Wed Apr 01 15:48:11 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Trade Unions Protest Labour Codes in Visakhapatnam, Demand Rollback

The Story: Trade union leaders and activists in Visakhapatnam staged a protest on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, against the four Labour Codes enacted by the Central government. The protesters, affiliated with various political parties, gathered at the Mahatma Gandhi statue near the GVMC Administrative Building, demanding a rollback of the codes, claiming they are detrimental to the interests of the working class.

Key Points:

  • Trade union leaders protested against the four Labour Codes in Visakhapatnam on April 1, 2026.
  • The protest was organized by leaders and activists affiliated with various political parties.
  • CITU State general secretary Ch. Narasinga Rao stated that the Labour Codes amended 29 of the original 44 Acts that protected workers’ rights.
  • N. Rao claimed over 30 crore workers participated in a nationwide strike on February 12, 2026, against the Labour Codes.
  • Workers protested by wearing black badges at their workplaces on Wednesday.
  • Trade unions, including CITU, AITUC, and YSRTUC, participated in the protest.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Labour Codes enacted by the Central government continue to face strong opposition from trade unions.
  • The unions perceive the Labour Codes as an erosion of workers’ rights.
  • Despite previous strikes and protests, the government appears determined to implement the Labour Codes.
  • The protest signifies a sustained and potentially escalating conflict between the government and the working class.

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