Today, May 1, we celebrate Labor Day, a date marked in more than 80 countries in honor of those who dedicate their workforce to driving the country's growth and development.
However, for health workers in the Government of the Federal District (GDF), the scenario is bleak. study Department of Statistics and Inter-Union Studies (Diesse), At SindSaúde's request, it revealed a shocking loss of wages over the past eight years.
A critical situation, as the loss of purchasing power directly affects mental health and quality of life, making even maintaining adequate nutrition a challenge. With thousands of employees in debt and poorly paid, there is an urgent need for policy to repair this loss.
Labor Day is no cause for celebration for health workers, who are seeing their jobs and skills neglected and devalued by a management model supported by those who should be the main advocates of good public service: government officials.
According to Marly Rodrigues, President of SindSaúde, The government shows a clear interest in turning healthcare into a mere businessWhich leads to serious consequences for society as a whole.
“The government does not encourage the development of the health sector due to the focus on the private network, where salaries are low and recognition is scarce. This leads to a lack of interest of new professionals and discouragement of those who are already established. The outsourcing of services, promoted by the government, reduces the value of workers In the field of health, it insults them and the people as a whole suffer.
Marly Rodrigues, President of SindSaúde
For Luzinetti Montero, who has been a member of the Ministry of Health for more than 40 years, conflict and injustice have been the hallmark of her career. Even after decades of dedication to the Global Development Fund, the feeling of currency devaluation persists.
“As a GDF employee, I have always had to fight hard for my rights, which creates a kind of frustration. We never demand anything other than what is rightfully ours. Even after so many years, we still have to fight for the basics. The feeling of injustice remains the same and as our wages are delayed, we find it increasingly difficult to cover our basic expenses.
Luzinetti Monteiro, employee at the Ministry of Health
a The reality faced by civil servants includes accumulated debt, devaluation of work, psychosomatic illness, and decreased purchasing power. While struggling to provide quality service to taxpayers. It is necessary to enhance the value of these professionals as essential members of society, responsible for supporting the pillar of public health.
May 1 should be marked by a call to recognize the rights of health workers. This issue concerns not only professionals, but society as a whole, which depends on employees being appropriately valued, respected and recognized.
“We call on the government to take responsibility: it is crucial that the salaries of health workers are restored. These professionals need mental stability to ensure effective care for all patients who rely on public network services. Invest in staff appreciation, good working conditions, and ensuring delivery Good for those who rely on the unified system, after all, we are defending life.
Marly Rodrigues, President of SindSaúde
Join us in this fight for the appreciation of health workers and for a dignified and effective public health system.
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