Nurses in Kerala’s Kannur call off their 62-day strike as Koyili Hospital signs settlement
Nurses in Kerala's Kannur district have ended a 62-day strike after Koyili Hospital signed a settlement agreement regarding wage revisions and service conditions. The deal includes interim wage increases based on years of service and a commitment to pay outstanding arrears.
Why it matters
This resolution marks the end of a significant labor dispute in the private healthcare sector, impacting worker welfare and hospital operations.
A 62-day strike by nurses of six private hospitals in Kannur district in Kerala ended on Thursday (July 16, 2026) after the management of Koyili Hospital, the one remaining institution to enter into a pact, signed the settlement agreement before the District Labour Officer. With this one of the longest labour agitations by private hospital nurses in the district has ended.
The settlement was signed at the District Labour Office by Koyili Hospital Human Resources section representative Nidheesh, Indian Nurses Association (INA) State general secretary Mohammed Shihab, and union representatives Bijosh Joseph and Prasad in the presence of the District Labour Officer who acted as the Conciliation Officer.
Following the agreement, the striking nurses celebrated by distributing sweets.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in