# Healthcare labor disputes in Honduras, Spain, and Chile > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-labor-disputes-in-honduras-spain-and-chile > Updated: 2026-10-02T00:04:33.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Healthcare labor disputes have intensified across several nations, involving strikes and demands for administrative and financial protections. In Honduras, medical professionals and nursing unions have engaged in prolonged labor actions. The Colegio Médico de Honduras (CMH) entered its fourth week of strikes, demanding salary adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, the reinstatement of terminated doctors, and a requirement that 12% of the national budget be allocated to public health. Additionally, nursing leaders have raised concerns regarding delays in re-hiring processes and the issuance of official documentation for worker transfers. In Spain, the Confederación Española de Sindicatos Médicos (CESM) called for an indefinite strike starting October 28. This move responds to government proposals to modify the ‘Estatuto Marco’ without union agreement. In Chile, healthcare unions in Viña del Mar are seeking labor guarantees following the closure of the Municipal Corporation and the transfer of Primary Health Care to direct municipal administration. Union leaders have criticized the lack of consultation regarding this transition and are seeking legal assurances that worker benefits and remunerations will be maintained. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Labor unions demand protections for healthcare workers in Honduras and Chile Labor unions in Honduras and Chile are demanding action regarding healthcare worker re-hiring delays and the administrative transition of primary health care services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-unions-demand-protections-for-healthcare-workers-in-honduras-and-chile ### 2026-09-27: Medical unions in Honduras and Spain launch major strikes Medical unions in Honduras and Spain have launched major labor actions. Honduran doctors demand higher health budgets and salary adjustments, while Spanish medics have called for an indefinite strike starting-— 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colegio-mdico-de-honduras-enters-fourth-week-of-nationwide-protests --- Cite as: Healthcare labor disputes in Honduras, Spain, and Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-labor-disputes-in-honduras-spain-and-chile