States » WestPosted at: Jul 16 2025 1:31PM


Maha nurses warn of statewide strike over pay, contracts

Mumbai, July 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Nurses Association has declared plans for an indefinite statewide strike commencing July 18 unless the government addresses their critical demands of pay parity and contractual hiring practices.
The association, representing over 30,000 nurses, will initiate protests at Azad Maidan starting July 16, escalating to a one-day strike on July 17. Failure to resolve grievances by July 18 will trigger an open-ended work stoppage across all government hospitals.
Central to the dispute is the state's continued recruitment of nurses on contractual terms rather than filling permanent vacancies. "Fifty percent of nursing positions in government hospitals remain unfilled, forcing unsustainable workloads on existing staff," stated Sumitra Tote, General Secretary of the association. "The union explicitly rejects temporary contracts as a solution to staffing shortages," she added.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Maha nurses warn of statewide strike over pay# contracts
More News

Uddhav-Led Sena Split Is An Attack Against The MVA, Says Maha Congress

18 Jun 2026 | 12:06 AM

Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) The rebellion by six MPs of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is not only a betrayal of Uddhav Thackeray and his Shiv Sena, but also an attack against the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) opposition, Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal said here on Wednesday.

see more..

Split in Shiv Sena(UBT) engineered for Delimitation Bill: Prithviraj Chavan

17 Jun 2026 | 11:39 PM

Kolhapur/Satara, Jun 17 (UNI) Congress senior leader and former State chief minister Prithviraj Chavan today alleged that the split in the Shiv Sena(UBT) is being engineered for getting passed the Delimitation Bill in Parliament, and termed it a "black day" for democracy.

see more..

Minister Chandrakant Patil says core purpose of education is development of society

17 Jun 2026 | 10:57 PM

Pune, June 17 (UNI) Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Wednesday said knowledge must be accessible to all classes irrespective of caste or religion.

see more..

Maharashtra: Prithviraj Chavan alleges ‘Operation Tiger’ aimed at crippling opposition

17 Jun 2026 | 10:20 PM

Mumbai, Jun 17 (UNI) The political landscape in Maharashtra has been thrown into turmoil following reports of an impending split within the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction. Amidst the rising tensions, former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has launched a stinging critique of the BJP and the central government, characterizing the recent developments as part of a calculated national strategy to dismantle opposition forces. .

see more..

Vagdhara Samman Ceremony to be Held In Mumbai on July 4

17 Jun 2026 | 9:59 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) Eminent agriculturist and Bastar-based entrepreneur Dr Rajaram Tripathi will be conferred the Vagdhara Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 for his outstanding contribution to agriculture.
Noted film actors Raza Murad and Sachin Khedekar will receive the prestigious Vagdhara Navratna Samman.

see more..