HMS slams CorroHealth’s mass dismissal of employees - The HinduUpdated - July 16, 2026 07:57 pm IST - KOZHIKODEA protest staged under the aegis of Hind Mazdoor Sabha in front of CorroHealth office in Kozhikode on July 16. | Photo Credit: K. RageshHind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) State secretary Biju Antony on Thursday (July 16) termed the mass dismissal of around 800 employees by CorroHealth as illegal, alleging that the company had acted in disregard of the State government.Inaugurating a protest in front of the company’s Kozhikode office, Mr. Antony demanded a complete overhaul of the “hire and fire” policy, which he said formed part of the Centre’s new labour codes. He urged Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty to intervene and ensure that employees dismissed by CorroHealth were reinstated and provided with adequate protection.Mussammil Kommeri presided.Published - July 16, 2026 07:40 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }