Labour leaders in Punjab, Pakistan reject Labour Code 2024, citing threat to workers' rights and privatization agenda.

Labour leaders in Punjab, Pakistan, have rejected the proposed Labour Code 2024, arguing it undermines workers' rights and is part of a privatization agenda threatening trade unions. They warned of strikes if their concerns are not addressed and criticized restrictions on trade union freedoms. The leaders expressed solidarity with public sector workers and reaffirmed their commitment to oppose privatization, highlighting poor labour conditions in the province.

September 01, 2024
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