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Written by: Zeng Kaixin
2020-02-02 17:26
Last updated: 2020-02-02 17:38The outbreak of the new coronavirus in Wuhan is raging. Some hospital staff are dissatisfied with the government's unwillingness to "seal the customs." The staff of the Hospital Authority announced a resolution to strike in phases this week after holding a general meeting last night.
The Hong Kong Federation of Nurses ’Union today (2nd) launched a joint operation on industrial action, calling on serving medical staff to keep their posts and not participating in the strike, and also called for retired or retired medical staff to" donate a copy of the epidemic prevention "when necessary. power".
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During the press conference, about 30 citizens came to express their support, and some people held slogans such as "Conscience Heroes of Conscience", "Citizens Do Not Abandon Medical Care", "Diligent Due Diligence" and other slogans. (Photo by Zeng Kaixin)
The Federation of Trade Unions called the strike "a threat" and could not agree
Huang He, a former member of the Hong Kong Nursing Administration, said that the Federation of Trade Unions did not agree that some medical staff would use strikes as a "threatening means" to require the government to "close customs." in". Huang He also pointed out that some nurses chose to sell their leave early, and even retired nurses wished to return to medical care. Therefore, the union decided to launch a joint agency with immediate effect, urging incumbent medical staff to keep their posts and not participate in the strike. The union also urged hospital management to strengthen communication and consultation with various groups and hospital staff, and clarify misunderstandings.
Su Xiaojuan, president of the Hong Kong General Nurses' Union, said that the General Union of Nurses has about 1,200 members, including working and retired nurses, most of whom are registered nurses. Most of them have disagreed with the strike and expressed support for joint signing.
With immediate effect, the union initiated a joint signing, calling on in-service medical personnel to keep their posts tight and refrain from participating in the strike. (Photo by Zeng Kaixin)
Unions open to strike
The government has called for customs clearance for a strike by medical staff recently. Su Xiaojuan said that the union is open to "sealing customs," but believes that it is always necessary to decide the family based on the actual situation and influence, and that nurses are not relevant experts. The trade union also believes that Hong Kong is now in the "emergency moment" of anti-epidemic prevention and control, and that the overall situation of epidemic prevention should be the top priority. In addition, medical personnel are the objects of public support. They believe that medical personnel should recognize their heavy responsibilities. To avoid increasing self and public panic.
Su Xiaojuan (pictured), president of the Hong Kong Nurses General Union, said that most of the 1,200 members of the union disagreed with the strike. (Photo by Zeng Kaixin)
Union calls on retired and former health care providers to return to work when needed
The union also called on retired or retired medical staff to "contribute to the epidemic prevention" when necessary to reduce the burden on serving medical staff. The trade union mentioned that the HA has a responsibility to deal with the shortage of staff. In the event of a severe epidemic, retired and retired medical care can help the staff. They believe that the authorities should plan ahead, but the tools are only suggestions, and the actual arrangements include labor The specific arrangements for security, occupational safety and health need to be discussed with the authorities.
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