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Spanish medical unions announce indefinite national strike for October 28

Spanish medical unions have announced an indefinite national strike starting October 28 to protest the government's proposed Estatuto Marco reform. The mobilization is led by a coalition of major medical organizations, including the Confederación Española de Sindicatos Médicos (CESM) and the newly formed Unión Médica y Facultativa (UMYF), which represents approximately 97,000 professionals—about 54% of the National Health System.

Doctors and medical faculty demand a specific regulatory framework that recognizes their unique training, responsibilities, and working conditions. They argue the current proposed reform maintains unfair and discriminatory labor conditions by grouping them under a common statute with other health professionals. Key demands include a 35-hour work week, improved compensation for on-call hours, and a reform of the current shift system.

Minister of Health Mónica García has responded by proposing the creation of a parliamentary working group to study a specific medical statute, provided it remains within the common framework of the Estatuto Marco. However, union leaders have rejected this approach, calling for real negotiations rather than parliamentary study. The strike has drawn political criticism, with leaders like Aitor Esteban of the PNV calling for the Minister's resignation due to the lack of consensus.

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Asociación de Médicos y Titulados Superiores de Madrid · Confederación Española de Sindicatos Médicos · Metges de Catalunya · Ministerio de Sanidad · Ministry of Health · Mónica García · Spain · Unión Médica y Facultativa · Xavier Lleonart

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