Left Parties Demand Cancellation of Labour Codes and Minimum Wage Increase at May Day Rally in Srikakulam
Cancel Labour Codes, fix ₹26,000 as minimum monthly wage: Left parties at Srikakulam May Day rally
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At a May Day rally in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India, leaders from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and trade unions called for the immediate cancellation of Labour Codes, claiming they favor corporations over workers. They also advocated for a minimum monthly wage of ₹26,000 (approximately $315 USD).
- 01Left parties in Srikakulam demand the cancellation of Labour Codes.
- 02Leaders argue that the Labour Codes benefit corporations, not workers.
- 03A minimum monthly wage of ₹26,000 (approximately $315 USD) is proposed.
- 04The rally took place on May Day, a day celebrated by workers globally.
- 05Trade unions actively participated in organizing the event.
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During a May Day rally in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India, leaders from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) called for the immediate cancellation of the Labour Codes. D. Govinda Rao, the Srikakulam district secretary of CPI(M), and P. Tejeswara Rao, the CITU State secretary, criticized the Labour Codes for primarily benefiting the corporate sector at the expense of workers' rights. They emphasized the need for a minimum monthly wage of ₹26,000 (approximately $315 USD), arguing that it is essential for ensuring a decent standard of living for workers. The rally, which took place on May 1, 2026, was part of a series of events organized by Left parties and trade unions across the region to commemorate International Workers' Day.
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If the Labour Codes are canceled and the minimum wage is implemented, it could significantly improve the livelihoods of workers in Srikakulam and beyond.
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