Unorganised Workers' Federation Calls for Labour Code Repeal and Increased Welfare Funding
Unorganised workers demand scrapping labour codes, 3% of budget for welfare measures
The Hindu
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At a May Day meeting in India, the Unorganised Workers’ Federation demanded the repeal of four labour codes and the allocation of 3% of government budgets for the welfare of informal workers. The federation seeks to enhance workers' rights and expand social security measures.
- 01The Unorganised Workers’ Federation demands the withdrawal of four labour codes.
- 02They are calling for 3% of government budgets to be allocated for informal workers' welfare.
- 03The federation advocates for stronger protections for workers' rights.
- 04They emphasize the need for enhanced welfare boards.
- 05The meeting was held on May Day, highlighting workers' rights.
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On May 1, 2026, the Unorganised Workers’ Federation held a meeting near the Labour Statue in India, where they voiced significant demands for the welfare of informal workers. The federation is urging the government to repeal four existing labour codes, which they believe undermine workers’ rights. Additionally, they are advocating for the allocation of 3% of government budgets specifically for the social security of unorganised workers. This meeting aimed to strengthen welfare boards and expand social security measures to better protect the rights of workers in the unorganised sector. The federation, which includes various trade unions, emphasized the importance of these changes in ensuring fair treatment and support for informal workers.
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If the demands are met, it could significantly improve the social security and rights of informal workers in India.
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