CITU seeks implementation of revised minimum wages, repeal of four labour codes
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a protest in Kalaburagi demanding the implementation of revised minimum wages and the repeal of four specific labour codes. Protesters also voiced opposition to the new VB-G RAM G Act and various agricultural policy frameworks.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing friction between labor unions and the government regarding economic policy and worker rights in India.
The district unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) staged a protest in Kalaburagi city on Monday, demanding the immediate implementation of the revised minimum wages notified by the State government and urging the Centre to withdraw the VB-G RAM G Act and the four labour codes.
The protesters took out a march from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk to the Deputy Commissioner’s office and submitted a memorandum to the State government through the district administration.
Addressing the protesters, CITU district president M.B. Sajjan said the State government issued the final notification revising minimum wages on May 22, 2026, based on scientific calculations and in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court. Despite the notification, the revised wages were yet to be implemented, he said.
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