Summary:
INEM technicians demand salaries comparable to those of nurses.
Overtime strike suspended after meeting with the Minister of Health.
Negotiations to improve salaries start on November 21.
Discussions will occur every ten days until an agreement is reached.
Shortage of technicians has caused significant delays in emergency response.
INEM Technicians Push for Competitive Salaries
The INEM technicians have recently voiced their demand for remuneration that is closer to that of nurses. This comes in light of a recent meeting with the Minister of Health, which led to the suspension of the overtime strike.
Lack of technicians in CODU has caused significant delays in emergency call responses earlier this week. Photo: Gustavo Bom/Arquivo
Ongoing Negotiations
Negotiations aimed at improving salaries and enhancing career value are set to commence on November 21. These discussions will occur every ten days until an agreement is reached, indicating a proactive approach to resolving the ongoing concerns of the technicians.
The urgency of these negotiations is underscored by the grave delays in emergency response times attributed to the shortage of technicians in the CODU (Central Operations and Dispatch of Urgent Medical Assistance).
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