Amala nurses call off 113-day strike after mediation by Labour dept.
Nurses at the Amala Institute of Medical Sciences have ended a 113-day strike following mediation by the District Labour Officer. While the union claims the settlement includes a salary increase, hospital management disputes this, stating that the pay hike was a pre-existing decision unrelated to the agitation.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding labor rights and wage transparency in the private healthcare sector.
The 113-day-long strike by nurses at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences in Thrissur came to an end on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) following talks mediated by District Labour Officer Jovin M.M., with both the hospital management and the United Nurses Association (UNA).
The article presents both the union's claims and the hospital's rebuttal, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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