MoH: Doctors\’ strike is currently just about their salaries

The strike of the doctors is according to the Minister of Health currently just about the salaries. He noted, that the main requirement of trade unions (to stop the transformation of hospitals) is already fulfilled. He also agrees with further requirements – observance of the Labor code and more financial resources in the healthcare system. Problem remains, however, with the rise of salaries. Trade unionists are requiring the base wage in amount from € 1 250 to € 4 000. Along with the surcharges the salary of the doctor would rise to € 2 000 – € 4 000. Such an increase would cost the state annually about € 200 million, which is, according to Minister, unrealistic for the Slovak economy.