Trade Unions Call for General Strike on 12th February 2026.

Ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs), at a National Workers’ Convention held on 9^th January 2026 at HKS Bhawan, New Delhi, have called for a countrywide General Strike on 12^th February, 2026 against the implementation of the four Labour Codes. The convention witnessed large participation from leaders and members of ten CTUs and other independent unions. A Charter of Demands was unanimously adopted, and speakers called upon the working class to unite against anti-worker labour policies. The convention demanded the immediate repeal of the Labour Codes and opposed the Government’s move to notify the Rules under them. The CTUs warned that continued implementation of the Labour Codes would lead to intensified struggles, including multiple-day or indefinite General Strikes and sectoral resistance actions. The declaration noted that the Labour Codes weaken trade unions and workers’ rights amid rising unemployment, privatisation of PSUs, erosion of democratic rights, price rise, and the commercialisation of education and healthcare. Solidarity was also expressed with farmers’ organisations. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU, participated in the convention along with comrades from Haryana and UP (West). BSNLEU has initiated campaign activities against the Labour Codes. The modalities of participation will be finalised in the forthcoming Secretariat and CEC meetings.