đ 1. government to Regularise 1,000 contract Nurses First
Tamil Naduâs health Minister Ma. Subramanian has announced that 1,000 contract nurses will be made permanent in the first phase of regularisation. This step comes after ongoing negotiations and protests by nurses seeking job security.
đ¤Â 2. End of Protest After government Agreement
Contract nurses had been staging protests demanding permanent employment and better benefits. Following successful talks via video conference, the governmentâs offer was accepted and the protest movement has now been called off.
đ 3. PhaseâbyâPhase Regularisation Plan
Beyond the first batch of 1,000, the government stated that the remaining contract nurses will be regularised gradually based on the availability of new permanent positions.
đśÂ 4. Paid Maternity Leave to Be Provided
A key demand of the nursesâpaid maternity leave similar to permanent staffâis set to be implemented. The policy will align with national maternity leave laws and benefits.
đ 5. Background: LongâStanding Issue
The protests reflect deeper issues: thousands of nurses have worked on contract for years without job security despite earlier government promises. The governmentâs decision aims to address those longâstanding demands.
Â
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the readerâs own risk.
click and follow Indiaherald WhatsApp channel