Hospital Santo Tomás strike ends after salary agreement

A labor strike at Hospital Santo Tomás has concluded following a salary agreement between administrative staff and hospital authorities. The deal, formalized on July 15, addresses long-standing demands for a pay raise.

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The 50% of the adjustment will be applied during the fiscal year 2027, while the remaining 50% will be made effective in 2028, subject to the availability of resources and the approval of the competent authorities.

The agreement outlines a phased salary adjustment for administrative personnel. Staff in grades 1 through 6 will receive a $120 increase, grade 7 will get $82.52, and grade 8 will see a $74.24 raise. Grades 9 and 10 will retain their current salaries. This increase will be implemented gradually, with 50% of the adjustment occurring in fiscal year 2027 and the remaining 50% in 2028, contingent on financial availability and necessary approvals.

Additionally, the agreement maintains current percentages for stage changes within the salary scale. It also specifies that heads of areas and sections appointed through a five-year competition with fixed salaries will be excluded from the administrative scale. The hospital's board committed to refraining from any retaliatory actions against the administrative staff who participated in the work stoppage.

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The board of Hospital Santo Tomás committed to not taking reprisals against the administrative employees who participated in the protest actions.

In return for these concessions, the Association of Public Servants of Hospital Santo Tomás (Aserpuhst) agreed to immediately end the strike and ensure the prompt return of administrative personnel to their duties. This move aims to guarantee the uninterrupted provision of essential hospital services.

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The Association of Public Servants of Hospital Santo Tomás agreed to immediately lift the work stoppage and guarantee the return of administrative personnel to their posts.