# Healthcare labor disputes in Ragusa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-labor-disputes-in-ragusa
> Updated: 2026-08-26T18:23:53.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, general-practice doctors in the province of Ragusa initiated a strike and sit-in, resulting in the closure of approximately 70% of primary-care clinics. Organized by unions including Fimmg, Fmt, and Snami, the protest addressed issues such as bureaucratic burdens, long waiting lists, and delays in health reform implementation. This led to scheduled negotiations between the provincial health authority (ASP) and union representatives.

By late August, the ASP Ragusa resolved a separate financial dispute by liquidating overdue emergency room allowances for approximately 170 healthcare workers. These payments, covering arrears from 2022 through 2024, were finalized following negotiations with General Director Giuseppe Drago.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: ASP Ragusa settles overdue emergency room allowances

Approximately 170 healthcare workers at ASP Ragusa will receive overdue emergency room allowances for 2022–2024, averaging 3,500 to 4,500 euros gross per person.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asp-ragusa-settles-overdue-emergency-room-allowances

### 2026-07-31: Ragusa doctors' strike leads to August 4 health authority talks

Around 70% of Ragusa clinics shut on July 31 as doctors struck; a sit‑in highlighted bureaucratic and waiting‑list issues, prompting an August 4 meeting with ASP director Giuseppe Drago and local mayors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ragusa-doctors-strike-leads-to-august-4-health-authority-talks

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