Garment company workers at the Hosiery Complex block the road as they stage a protest demanding a hike in their salary and other various issues in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Streets in Noida’s industrial belt saw scenes of unrest on April 13 as protesting factory workers set vehicles ablaze, hurled stones, and clashed with police. Workers from multiple units gathered in large numbers, accusing employers of low wages, irregular payments, and exploitative practices.
The unrest is not just about a single wage revision. The protests point to a deeper structural issue in India’s labour market, where industries may be formally registered, but workers within them often lack basic protections such as written contracts and social security.
Published – April 17, 2026 07:30 am IST
