Garrahan Hospital Doctors Protest Low Wages, Face Dismissal Threats

Garrahan Hospital Residents Protest Low Wages, Face Dismissal Threats Buenos Aires, Argentina – Resident doctors at the renowned Garrahan Children's Hospital in Buenos Aires are engaged in a heated labor dispute, protesting what they describe as unacceptably low wages. The conflict escalated when the Argentine government threatened to dismiss the protesting residents if they did not return to work. This action has sparked outrage among healthcare workers and raised concerns about the state of the nation's healthcare system. "It's really unreasonable and illegitimate," stated one resident doctor interviewed in the video, "that the government threatens us with dismissal for demanding a decent salary." The video shows doctors holding signs with slogans like "70 hours weekly, $3000 per hour" and "Without residents, there is no hospital." Their protest underscores the significant workload and inadequate compensation they face. The government's response has been met with criticism from various sectors, raising questions about the government's commitment to its healthcare workers and the potential impact on patient care. The situation remains tense, with ongoing protests and discussions between the hospital administration, the government, and the resident doctors. The outcome of this dispute will likely have significant implications for healthcare workers across the country.