Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kerala Govt to Hold Talks with Medical College Teachers to Avert Strike
Teachers in Kerala's government medical schools were planning to go on strike because they felt the government wasn't listening to their requests.
They want better pay, more staff, and improved buildings.
The government wants to avoid the strike because it could cause problems for patients.
So, the Health Minister is meeting with the teachers' group to try and find a solution.
The teachers have tried protesting before, like by not seeing regular patients for a day.
Now they want to stop work completely unless the government offers real solutions.
Everyone hopes they can agree on something to keep the hospitals running smoothly.
The Kerala Health Department will hold talks with the KGMCTA on Monday to prevent an indefinite strike.
Health Minister Veena George will chair the meeting aimed at resolving issues like salary revision and staff shortages.
The KGMCTA plans to strike due to alleged inaction on their demands, which include pay revision and filling of vacant posts.
The strike is expected to disrupt patient services, although emergency care will continue.
The outcome of Monday's meeting will determine if the strike proceeds.
- Who
- Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) and the Kerala Health Department
- What
- Conciliatory talks to avert an indefinite strike by medical college teachers
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To address long-standing demands of the KGMCTA including pay revision, staff shortages, and infrastructure gaps.
Kerala Government Medical College Teachers' Association (KGMCTA)
Kerala Health Department
Strike Action
Kerala Government Medical College Teachers' Association (KGMCTA)
The KGMCTA has announced an indefinite strike to press for its demands due to the government's inaction and ignored representations.
Kerala Health Department
The Health Department is holding conciliatory talks to prevent the strike and find a negotiated settlement.
Key Demands
Kerala Government Medical College Teachers' Association (KGMCTA)
Immediate implementation of pay revision, payment of arrears since 2016, rectification of salary anomalies, creation of new teaching and non-teaching posts, filling of vacant positions, and infrastructure upgrades.
Kerala Health Department
The department has initiated discussions to resolve issues related to salary revision, staff shortages, and infrastructure gaps, and is hopeful for an amicable solution through dialogue.
- Meeting Date
- Monday
- Meeting Chair
- Health Minister Veena George
- Association Represented
- Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA)
- Strike Type
- Indefinite strike
- KGMCTA Previous Protest
- Boycotted outpatient (OP) duties for a day last month
- Arrears Mentioned
- Since 2016