Nurses end strike after deal with Catalan Health Ministry
New agreement includes improved working conditions but no wage increase
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Thousands of nurses protest in Barcelona amid indefinite strike
They demand better working conditions and recognition of the profession
Nurses in Catalonia demand pay rise to end indefinite strike
Union Infermeres de Catalunya wants wage increase equivalent to A1 level
Nurses in Catalonia to continue strike through Christmas
Infermeres de Catalunya began indefinite industrial action on December 12
15-Dec-23: '2,500 nurses on strike block Barcelona streets'
Over 1,300 nurses quit since start of pandemic amid worsening of mental health
Association says there is an 'insufficient' number of professionals, far from EU average
Doctors and nurses urge new health minister to transform care system and hire more staff
Epidemiologist Josep Maria Argimon has been at the forefront of Catalonia's efforts to control Covid-19
37% of nurses have had Covid-19 symptoms, says union
SATSE believes healthcare workers have faced pandemic 'without protection in first weeks, without rest and without enough support'
Doctors and nurses wanted: experts warn of medical staff shortage
1 in 4 medics consider quitting due to impact of pandemic on physical and mental health
Do healthcare professionals feel their work is valued?
Health system workers speak to Catalan News about society’s views on their efforts
International Nurses Day gives visibility for healthcare workers to take a stand
They welcome visibility, but ask for maintaining extra staff, more presence in executive positions, and more time for research
Budget reduction puts Catalan healthcare in the spotlight
The Catalan Government is obliged to reduce the public deficit and the public healthcare system is also subsequently affected by the budget cuts. Doctor and nursing unions are mobilised, while salary reduction and temporary lay offs are being discussed. Waiting lists have increased due to some hospital services being partially and temporarily closed, especially during the summer months. Many citizens have been protesting, in different demonstrations. The Catalan Health Ministry announced new maximum waiting times for severe interventions. In addition, some hospitals are reopening some operating rooms.
Nurse shortage foreseen for 2013 in Catalonia according to unions
Staff drain and changes in training programs, the main causes according to the Catalan Nurses Association. In the last years, Catalonia has been “exporting” nurses abroad, mainly to the United Kingdom, the US and Italy.