Indian trade unions protest attack on workers’ rights

Ten central trade unions in India issued a nationwide protest call against the changes being made to labour laws.

May 22, 2020 by Peoples Dispatch

Ten central trade unions in India issued a nationwide protest call against the changes being made to labour laws. On Friday, May 22, unions across the country took to the streets to stage demonstrations against the attack on workers’ rights. The protestors were peaceful and followed physical distancing and other safety norms. Still, multiple instances of repression and detentions took place.