February 12, 2026
Trade unions in India are participating in a day-long nationwide general strike on 12 February to protest the central government’s new labour policies and recent trade agreements. The joint forum of central trade unions has claimed that over 300 million workers, including government workers, bank employees, and farmers, have mobilized for the strike. The unions say that the labour codes weaken workers’ rights and job security. Protests by trade unions have been reported in multiple states, including Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Business operations and transportation are likely to face significant disruptions, especially in states such as Odisha, Assam, and Kerala.