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Trade union leaders demand immediate release of workers arrested in Noida protest
Central trade union leaders called for the immediate release of workers arrested in a Noida protest, urging dialogue with authorities and condemning alleged repression. The gathering also referenced a 2014 revision affecting minimum wage eligibility dating from 2019.
Why It Matters
The protest highlights ongoing tensions between labor movements and state authorities, with demands for wage adjustments and democratic rights. The call for dialogue indicates potential escalation or negotiation in labor-state relations.
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Trade union leaders hold press conference in Noida
April 28, 2026
State office-bearers of central trade unions condemned the UP government's handling of democratic rights, demanded immediate release of workers arrested in Noida protest, urged dialogue with protesting workers, and accused the government of targeting farmers, social activists and journalists who supported the labor movement. The conference listed attendees: INTUC secretary Dilip Srivastava, AITUC secretary Chandrashekhar, HMS secretary Umashankar Mishra, CITU state secretary Prem Nath Rai, AIUTUC secretary Valendra Katiyar, TUCC secretary Aarti, and Dr VK Singh of AITUC.
Minimum wage revision referenced from 2014
2014
CITU general secretary Prem Nath Rai stated that, following the 2014 revision, the minimum wage is due from 2019.