Trade Unions Gear Up for Nationwide Strike Amid Indo-Pak Tensions
Central trade unions plan a nationwide strike on May 20 but will review escalating Indo-Pak tensions. A joint platform will reevaluate the situation on May 15 while maintaining worker unity. Ten unions, including AITUC and INTUC, participate, condemning the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
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Central trade unions have announced their readiness for a nationwide strike scheduled for May 20. However, they remain cautious amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, indicating plans may be reassessed based on the evolving situation.
A coalition of central trade unions and independent federations confirmed active preparations for the strike, set to be re-evaluated on May 15. The group remains committed to worker unity while staying informed on Indo-Pak developments.
In addition to their strike plans, the unions collectively condemned the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. The group, which comprises ten central unions including INTUC and AITUC, plans to reconvene on May 15 for further discussion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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