Overview

• The Confederación Española de Sindicatos Médicos (CESM) and Sindicato Médico Andaluz (SMA) have postponed the May 23 strike to June 13 to review the Ministry of Health’s updated Estatuto Marco proposal.
• Unions condemned the Ministry for delivering the revised draft less than 48 hours before the initial strike date, calling the delay unacceptable and irresponsible.
• Key points of contention include mandatory exclusivity for senior medical roles, the elimination of 24-hour shifts, and caps on daily working hours at 17.
• Regional governments, including Extremadura and Galicia, have implemented minimum service requirements to ensure essential healthcare during potential strikes.
• Unions warn that if their demands are not met, the June 13 strike could escalate into a broader national conflict.