Bocagrande Hospital Staff to Go on Indefinite Strike Due to Lack of Payments
The labor situation at the Bocagrande Hospital became visible again this Friday, March 20, when health center workers held a new protest to demand payment of overdue salaries. This is the second demonstration of the week, following the one held last Monday.
TL;DR
- Hospital workers are protesting the non-payment of salaries and benefits, with debts reaching up to four months.
- The situation has led to an indefinite strike declaration by the workers.
- The lack of payments has caused multiple resignations, impacting hospital services, with only one doctor currently available for emergencies.
- Over 200 administrative, assistance, and medical staff are affected.
- Hospital management recognizes the challenges and is working with Coosalud to process pending payments.
- Management cites the delay in appointing a new administrator as an external factor affecting financial processes.