GMOA to step up trade union action, citing Govt’s failure to respond View(s):By Sajeniya SathanandanThe Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) yesterday resolved to intensify their trade union action to press ahead with their demands, claiming that the government and the Health Minister have not invited it for talks or shown sensitivity toward the issues. During an emergency committee meeting, the union decided to involve specialist grade medical officers (consultants) in the renewed trade union action, which will begin tomorrow. The GMOA has been continuing its trade union action since January 26, accusing the government of failing to implement the promised changes. The union demands an immediate increase, pointing out that the treasury in 2018 recommended a salary of Rs 120,000. If the government does not provide favourable responses to its demands, the GMOA secretary warned the GMOA would resort to heightened trade union action that could affect the entire health system, and the Ministry of Health should take full responsibility for it.

Source: Sunday Times February 01, 2026 17:20 UTC