As soon as the DMK said the legislation was to be withdrawn, the unions called off the protests and the proposed May 12 general strike.

While the Stalinists have rushed to hail the DMK-led government’s reversal, workers should anticipate that it will revive a version of its anti-worker Factories Act at the first available opportunity, most probably following next year’s general elect…
Tamil Nadu state government rescinds its Factories Amendment Act—a political fraud

Tamil Nadu state government rescinds its Factories Amendment Act—a political fraud

While the Stalinists have rushed to hail the DMK-led government’s reversal, workers should anticipate that it will revive a version of its anti-worker Factories Act at the first available opportunity, most probably following next year’s general election.

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