Doctors want govt to see them as equal partners, demand changes immediately
Ljubljana, 15 January - The Fides trade union of doctors and dentists launched a strike on Monday morning, and individual strike committees suspended their work altogether for half an hour in to present their demands, which include a pay agreement being reached with the government. Today's talks brought no progress and they should continue on Tuesday.
Ljubljana
Employees of the Ljubljana Oncology Institute gather as the Fides trade union of doctors and dentists launch a general strike.
Photo: Živa Ogrin/STA
Ljubljana
Ana Lina Vodušek, a member of the strike committee of the Fides trade union of doctors and dentists, speaks about the general strike as the action commences.
Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
Ljubljana
Ana Lina Vodušek, a member of the strike committee of the Fides trade union of doctors and dentists, speaks about the general strike as the action commences.
Photo: Katja Kodba/STA
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