The government and health unions have reached an important agreement

In the White Room of the Government House, today was celebrated the signing of an important salary agreement with the health workers of Tucumán, which was chaired by the Governor, Juan perspectivelieutenant governor, Osvaldo Galdo and health union auditors. The percentage increase achieved is about 41% overall, considering the inclusion of overtime pay received by these workers, among others; He also highlighted the signing of the Health Professions Bill.

Ministers of Government and Justice, Carolina Vargas Ignacewith the Minister of Economy, Eduardo Jarvich public health, Luis Medina Ruizparticipated in the meeting with workers’ representatives gathered at the ATSA (Renee Ramirez), Add (Noemi Diaz), AME (Jose Gerban) and the UPCN Health Branch (Roberto Orellana) and ATE Health Branch (Adriana Roman).

In his speech, Manzoor stressed that in agreement “we take care of the future,” and thanked the workers for the effort, understanding and work they do to take care of all Tucuman. “Times are difficult and we want to provide everything within our reach and ensure work, always looking at the common good. Thank you all for the firmness with which you defend your workers.”

For his part, Galdo commented, “These healthy pars have significant percentages of increases, numbers to be whitewashed. But, basically, I’m highlighting getting these workers out of danger. And with these agreements, insurances, and transfers to a temporary factory, we have peace of mind.” , because increases are important, but it is more important to maintain the source of work.

In addition, the Lieutenant Governor contemplated “the law that the governor signed, the law that the unions have been working on for years, and that has to do with the health profession, so that each of the professionals, depending on the job, will determine the salary increase. With regard to this law, we promised today That it will be dealt with in the first session of the Legislative Council.

At the same time, the Minister of Government and Justice indicated, “This is an agreement that took into account the additional hour that is worked out in health, and for which the 30% granted last year was laundered as an increase. It continues into July with a review clause in May, which is complemented by the invasion of the various points that are typical of the ballot.

“To be able to give an example, 165,000 pesos will be collected in March, which is the initial level D level, the lowest level health bill, and it will rise to 190,000 pesos in July. And taking another witness case in sector A3 for the preliminary doctor will start in Collecting 244 thousand pesos in the month of March and will rise to 282 thousand pesos in the month of July. In the same way, proportionately, at all levels, A, B, C and D, they will have increases of about 41 percent according to the scale, “explained Vargas Aignas.

Among other achievements of the agreement, it was also confirmed that the unfavorable area will be increased to 100% for doctors, family allowances will be increased and the Ministry of Public Health will move to the factory to cover 2022 jobs as well as replacements with more than one year.

Medina Ruiz highlighted the signed agreement and at the same time appreciated the signing of the Health Profession Project. “Today I am a witness to the most that the state can give and give. It was a very difficult meeting and it was possible to see how the secretaries fight for their workers. One as Minister of Health is on an equal footing with them as part of the state, but at the same time as a health worker, I totally agree with bringing the best values ​​to this gracious job.”

The Secretary General of ATSA thanked the Governor and Deputy Governor for the Health Jobs Law “We have been calling for a long time, after 35 years there will be a change in favor of the worker, it sets new levels and jobs, in addition to increasing the salary. We will definitely issue it in the legislature for them to follow the administrative steps.” .

Likewise, Ramírez emphasized that “the job stability of the 1,600 colleagues who will move to the temporary plant until April 30 and the recognition of health workers and drivers as care staff is more important, because in this way the mission of these companions is proven.”

It is a very acceptable increase for the syndicate, said the AME investigator, given that we wanted the primary physician to earn $250,000 and have now reached $247,000 and $282,000 in July. Make the vertical leveling of our sector.”

For her part, Sumar’s boss said, “It was a very arduous task. We reached an understanding, as we were able to improve the salary a lot, because we have to honor the salaries of workers, and in this we have achieved. Several elements and even the implementation of the third stage of the strengthening. Free availability increases, leadership. Before Signature We agreed that the Health Profession Law should be amended in transactions so that every worker has what has been trained.

The representative of the Association of State Workers (ATE) in the health branch stressed that “the agreement is very good. We have been working for a long time to improve the situation of health workers who have taken the initiative to fight the epidemic. It is also necessary to highlight the depreciation with the transfer to a temporary plant and the importance Dealing with the new law for health professions.

Finally, the UPCN Salud reference explained that “we have agreed with the executive branch to increase health at a very difficult time. All money going into health will be welcome. We also highlight the transfer of 1,200 workers to a transitional plant.”