Strikes
Temporary doctors threaten mass stoppage if Government cuts hourly rates
Doctors working for the public health service (SNS) under temporary 'tarefeiro' contracts are threatening a mass work stoppage if the government's forthcoming ordinance reduces their current hourly pay rates. The president of the Association of Service Providing Doctors (AMPS) stated that any reduction in rates is unacceptable and that the medical group is also rejecting new direct-hire contract options due to unfavorable pay conditions.
Why it matters
If you depend on the public health service, particularly emergency care, be aware that a potential mass protest by temporary doctors could lead to service disruptions if the upcoming government regulation reduces their compensation.ObservadorRead original ↗
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