New Delhi- The CPI(M) on Saturday strongly opposed the implementation of the four labour codes, claiming these seek to dilute and abolish long-established rights and entitlements of workers, and shift the balance sharply in favour of employers.

These dismantle the hard-won rights of workers, which provided them some protection, it said in a statement.

“The CPI(M) Politbureau strongly opposes the unilateral notification of the four Labour Codes by the BJP-led Central government,” the Left party said.

The Left party said 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 bargain

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