Nurses' strike at two Thrissur hospitals continues amid failed wage talks
A three-month strike by nurses at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Amala Institute in Thrissur, Kerala, demanding a minimum monthly salary of ₹40,000, remains unresolved after failed negotiations mediated by Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath. The United Nurses Association (UNA) has escalated protests, including round-the-clock demonstrations. While Amala nurses ended their 113-day strike on July 7 after Labour Department mediation, Jubilee Mission talks remain deadlocked. The Archdiocese plans a protest against alleged misinformation, and state government intervention is expected.
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Amala Nurses End 113-Day Strike After Labour Department Mediation
Nurses at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences in Thrissur, India, ended their 113-day strike on July 7, 2026, following mediation by the District Labour Officer. The United Nurses Association (UNA) claimed the settlement included a salary increase of ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 and retroactive application of future minimum wage revisions. However, hospital management disputed this, stating no new salary decision was made and that the cited increase was a pre-existing annual increment. The management also noted that over 200 replacement nurses were hired during the strike, and reinstatement of striking nurses will depend on remaining vacancies. Meanwhile, a parallel strike at Jubilee Mission Hospital remained unresolved, with negotiations ongoing.
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The wage dispute between nurses and private hospitals in Thrissur, India, escalated on July 6, 2026. The United Nurses Association (UNA) announced a round-the-clock protest at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences starting Monday night, after previous protests centered on Jubilee Mission Medical College. The UNA warned of a district-wide indefinite strike within 48 hours if demands are not met, with potential expansion to a state-wide agitation. Earlier, hundreds of nurses marched to Jubilee Mission demanding wage revision. Meanwhile, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences denied social media reports that the agitation had ended or a salary revision was agreed upon, stating no discussions had occurred. The hospital indicated willingness to participate only in joint discussions involving both hospitals due to common issues.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Thrissur Archdiocese to Protest on July 12 Against Alleged Campaign to Malign Church Institutions Over Nurses' Strike
The Thrissur Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church has announced a protest day on July 12, 2026, accusing the United Nurses Association (UNA) and anti-Church forces of using the ongoing nurses' strike to target the Archdiocese and Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath. The church leadership claims a sustained misinformation campaign is being waged against its institutions, including Amala Institute of Medical Sciences and Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute. Vicar General Monsignor Jaison Koonamplackal noted that the UNA acknowledged these hospitals pay the highest salaries among private hospitals in Kerala, questioning the selective nature of the protest. The Archdiocese plans awareness meetings in parishes and a protest convention at the Town Hall.
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Nurses affiliated with the United Nurses Association (UNA) in Thrissur, Kerala, continue their strike demanding a minimum monthly salary of ₹40,000. Wage talks with the managements of Amala Institute of Medical Sciences and Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute ended in a stalemate despite mediation by Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath. The nurses have shifted their protest to the Collectorate after discussions failed. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister O.J. Janeesh has assured the protesters of discussions with Health and Labour Ministers after the ongoing Assembly session. The managements claim they already pay among the highest salaries in Kerala's private hospital sector and are ready to implement any revised government notification. The strike has been ongoing for nearly three months. Both sides hold firm positions, with the state government's intervention expected to be crucial.
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Negotiations between the managements of Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute and Amala Institute of Medical Sciences in Thrissur, and the United Nurses Association (UNA) on Sunday failed to end a three-month-old strike. The nurses, demanding a minimum monthly salary of ₹40,000, have been protesting outside the hospitals. Hospital managements stated immediate wage revision is not feasible but pledged to abide by any salary revision announced by the State government. UNA president Jasmin Shah said the strike would continue and could intensify. Thrissur Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, who chaired the meeting, said he would arrange an urgent meeting with the Chief Minister and Labour Minister, expressing hope for a government decision within a month.
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