Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Nurses' Strike Continues: Hospitals Face Delays
Nurses in Maharashtra, India, are on strike, meaning they aren't working.
They want the government to hire them permanently instead of on temporary contracts, give them promotions, and pay them fairly.
The strike began on July 18 and involves over 30,000 nurses.
While the government has agreed to some of their requests, the nurses will continue striking until they get everything in writing.
This is causing problems at hospitals, including fewer nurses to care for patients.
Some surgeries have been postponed, and some patients are being treated on the floor due to lack of staff.
Over 30,000 nurses in Maharashtra have been on indefinite strike since July 18.
The strike is due to demands including ending contractual hiring, permanent recruitment, and pay disparities.
The government tentatively agreed to some demands, but the strike continues until officially confirmed.
Reports indicate approximately 4,000 surgeries have been postponed due to the strike's impact.
Government hospitals face operational delays with wards becoming vacant and patients facing treatment on the floor.
- Who
- Over 30,000 nurses and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- Indefinite strike by over 30,000 nurses.
- When
- Strike began on July 18, ongoing as of Wednesday evening.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To address demands regarding contractual hiring, promotions, and pay disparities.
Nurses' Association
Government of Maharashtra
Key issues
Nurses' Association
Immediate resolution to end contractual hiring and implement permanent recruitment, promotions, and address pay disparities under the Seventh Pay Commission.
Government of Maharashtra
The government is attempting to resolve the strike with discussions.
- Nurses Involved
- Over 30,000
- Strike Start Date
- July 18
- Main Demand
- Permanent Employment and Pay parity
- Government Response
- Tentative agreement
- Surgeries Postponed
- Approximately 4,000