In response to the worsening situation in public hospitals, the FO-SPS federation has filed a national strike notice from 7 May to 30 June covering all staff. The union points to closures of emergency services, restructuring of facilities, and ongoing budget cuts, while social dialogue has stalled. FO warns of serious staffing issues over the summer and says the Government’s latest measures will only worsen the crisis. This action adds to growing unrest in the sector. At the same time, the union UFSE-CGT has called for a cross-sector strike and protests on 5 June.
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