The Indian working class is preparing for a nationwide general strike on Thursday (February 12, 2026), supported by unions representing agricultural, rural, and informal workers.
This strike has been jointly organised by fourteen national trade unions, along with employees and teachers from Central and State Civil Services, workers’ groups from Central and State Public Sector Undertakings, and independent trade unions.
Left parties, VCK in Puducherry to back nationwide strike on February 12
All India Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI that this time ”not less than 30 crore workers will participate in the strike called on February 12.” Last time on July 9, 2025, about 25 crore workers took part in the agitation.
Reasons for the strike
