Tiruppur trade unions hold public meetings instead of May Day rallies
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:53 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Hindu reports that trade unions in Tiruppur chose to hold public meetings rather than traditional May Day rallies this year. Organisers said the change was due to concerns over COVID‑19 and police restrictions. The meetings focused on workers’ rights and wage demands.
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