10.07.2011                      08.Tammus, 5771

Medizinerstreik:

IMA to ease sanctions following request by Labor Court

Despite wage dispute, doctors' union decides to change its formula of sanctions to prevent the “immediate collapse” of the health system.

Despite its current wage dispute with the government, the Israel Medical Association has decided next week to change its formula of sanctions applied in the public hospitals and community facilities, to prevent the “immediate collapse” of the health system.
The IMA gave a positive answer to National Labor Court President Nili Arad, who asked for mitigation of the sanctions. On July 1, the IMA ordered its members to “work to rule” due to the lack of any progress in negotiations since the labor dispute began three months ago….