The Central trade unions and farmers' organisations will stage a countrywide demonstration on February 12, 2026, against the new labour codes and the proposed India–US trade deal. According to the reports, a joint forum of 10 central trade unions — INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, and UTUC — has announced the strike, which may cause road disruptions, hampering day-to-day activities. Therefore, schools and colleges across the state are expected to remain closed tomorrow, February 12, 2026.
As of now, no official confirmation has arrived. Apart from educational institutions, public sector banks, government offices, transport services and markets in several states are expected to remain shut.
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The unions are protesting against the four labour laws, which sidelined the 29 labour laws last year. According to the opposers, the new codes are likely to weaken workers' rights, lessen job security, and allow employers to recruit and fire staff easily. They have further raised objections against privatisation, wage issues, and the lack of social security.
As per the unions, the protest notices have been circulated in many sectors and industries. They are demanding the removal of the four labour codes and rules, the withdrawal of the Draft Seed Bill, the Electricity Amendment Bill, and the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act. Furthermore, they are requesting the restoration of MGNREGA and the disposal of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025.
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