Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Nurses End Strike After Government Assurance
Nurses in Maharashtra, India, who were protesting, have decided to stop their strike.
They were unhappy with their pay and the way they were being hired.
After talking with government officials, the nurses received a written promise that their demands would be met.
More than 25,000 nurses participated in the protests, including many from major hospitals.
The nurses and government officials had a positive discussion about the issues.
Because of the assurances given, the nurses have agreed to go back to work.
Maharashtra nurses called off their strike after receiving written assurances.
The nurses' association sought wage parity and an end to contractual hiring.
Over 25,000 nurses across the state participated in the protests.
The meeting with the Medical Education Secretary was described as positive.
Nurses will return to duty following the resolution of their demands.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Nurses Association and government officials.
- What
- Nurses called off their strike after government assurances.
- When
- Thursday, discussions continued Friday morning.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To address demands regarding pay and hiring practices.
Nurses' Perspective
Government Response
Wages
Nurses' Perspective
Demanded wage parity.
Government Response
Government agreed to demands.
Hiring Practices
Nurses' Perspective
Sought an end to contractual hiring.
Government Response
Government agreed to demands.
- Nurses Association
- Maharashtra State Nurses Association
- Key Demand
- Wage parity and end to contractual hiring
- Meeting Outcome
- Written assurance from government
- Number of Nurses Involved
- Over 25,000
- Location of Protests
- Across Maharashtra, including Pune and Baramati