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This May Day reminds workers to be more organised, says Kerala Chief Minister
On May Day 2026, Kerala’s trade unions and workers celebrated across the state, voicing concerns over erosion of labour rights and the four labour codes replacing 29 existing laws. The Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, delivered a May Day message to the working class highlighting ongoing neoliberal policy trends and rising protest voices in the labour sector.
Why It Matters
The event underscores ongoing debates over labour rights and policy reforms in India and reflects the state government’s response to May Day observances in Kerala.
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Kerala Chief Minister's message to the working class on May Day
May 1, 2026
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that even as neoliberal policies that undermine workers’ rights sweep across India, the voices of protest are emerging from the labour sector, which is very hopeful.
May Day celebrations by trade unions and workers in Kerala
May 1, 2026
Trade union outfits in Kerala and workers from various public and private sector enterprises celebrated May Day in the State on Friday, May 1, 2026, expressing concern over the erosion of labour rights and the introduction of four labour codes replacing 29 existing laws in the country.