The Independent Union of Administrative and Technical Staff for Health and Social Protection announces a national strike on November 12 and 13

In a national statement issued by the National Office of the Independent Syndicate of Administrative and Technical Health and Social Protection Staff, the syndicate expressed its strong condemnation of what it described as the government’s abandonment of its commitments and agreements. It criticized the government’s ongoing efforts to strip health sector professionals of their job rights without justification or clear evidence. The statement specifically denounced the lack of fairness and equality, warning that such policies will lead to the deterioration of employees’ hard-won gains, who are already suffering under difficult conditions.

Key Points Highlighted in the Statement:

1. Complete rejection of any unfair reforms, without a clear mechanism to guarantee the rights and benefits of workers in the sector.
2. Demand for adjustments in the allowance system, especially in the decrees related to determining wages and job classifications, to include all employees in the sector.
3. Objection to the 2025 Finance Bill, which entails significant changes that would negatively impact the stability of the health sector, warning of the repercussions of this bill on professional and social levels.
4. Call for unified union coordination to reject unfair amendments by joining forces among various cadres.
5. The national strike will encompass all health and administrative institutions, while ensuring that emergency services and intensive care units remain operational to protect patient safety.

The statement concluded by reaffirming the union’s readiness to escalate its protest actions should its demands continue to be ignored, while urging for a serious and responsible dialogue to avoid further escalation and ensure the stability of the health sector.

National Office of the Independent Syndicate of Administrative and Technical Health and Social Protection Staff