Why are IMSS Bienestar workers on a hunger strike?

IMSS-Bienestar medical staff began a hunger strike last Monday, July 7, in front of the federal administrative offices of the institution, demanding dialogue. with the heads of the Health Care Unit and the Administration and Finance Unit.

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According to information gathered by various news networks, the mobilization was called by the Independent Force of Health Workers (Fintras) , both in Mexico City and in other states across the country.

The protest is intended to demand that the federal government address the needs of healthcare workers, who are demanding, among other things: Supply of medical supplies, payment of overdue labor benefits, granting of appointments with assigned hours, activation of the FONACOT (National Commission for the Protection of Labor and Social Security), monthly dialogue tables with state committees, full staffing in hospitals and clinics, as well as the immediate establishment of personnel transferred from state health systems.

However, members of the mobilization reported that, several hours after the protest began, No relevant authority has come forward to address their demands nor has it shown any willingness to engage in dialogue.

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Since the implementation of the new healthcare model, hundreds of employees have reported irregularities in their hiring and working conditions. However, despite the numerous complaints, they also point to a lack of response from the authorities responsible for the public institution.

With this demonstration, the workers seek not only to defend their labor rights but also to highlight the structural deficiencies of the health system, which affect both medical personnel and the millions of people who depend on their services daily.

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