Workers of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant will join the nationwide strike on July 9, demanding the cancellation of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited’s strategic sale and withdrawal of proposed merger plans with Steel Authority of India Limited. They also oppose the new labour codes and seek allotment of captive mines to ensure self-reliance. This movement signals a growing discontent among public sector employees against disinvestment and labour reforms, impacting steel output and reflecting larger national economic debates.