Government Approves Controversial Framework Statute for Healthcare Workers

The Spanish government has approved the draft law of the framework statute, which regulates the labor conditions of healthcare workers. The reform, which has sparked controversy and rejection from medical unions, includes measures such as reducing working hours and eliminating 24-hour shifts. However, doctors threaten an indefinite strike this fall due to their demands not being met, including a specific statute and exclusive negotiation sphere. Other professional collectives, like nurses, welcome the reform as it recognizes their professional category as a university degree.