New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- The CPI(M) Polit Bureau on Saturday strongly opposes the unilateral notification of the four Labour Codes by the BJP-led Central Government.

CPI(M) in a statement said that the Labour Codes dismantle 29 hard-won labour laws that have, till now, protected the workers to some extent. Despite many limitations, to an extent, the wages, working hours, social security, industrial safety, inspection-compliance mechanisms, and collective bargaining were in place.

"Instead of simplification, the new Codes seek to dilute and abolish long-established existing rights and entitlements and shift the balance sharply in favour of employers." CPI(M) added

CPI(M) further said in a statement that The Government's claim that the Labo...