start of a public hospital strike to denounce the Social Security budget

In France, a strike begins in public hospitals this Monday, November 4, to denounce the new Social Security financing bill. Led by four unions in the sector, the action is symbolic, since the work of hospital staff continues. Banners will be hung and leaflets distributed, but it is impossible for the unions to shut down the health system.

Despite a small increase in spending, the inter-union criticizes a sham Social Security financing bill, in the middle of a parliamentary debate on the 2025 budget. augmentation 2.8% for health insurance, and more than 3% for health facilities.

On paper, le budget seems positive, but in fact, the effective increase is almost zero since at the same time, the executive wants to increase the retirement contributions of hospital staff. Indeed, the increase in health spending dedicated to the sector will be limited to 3.1%, far from the 6% necessary, according to the Hospital Federation of France.

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