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Unions Occupy Garrahan Hospital Director’s Offices Over Wage Deductions

Officials maintain the deductions follow policy, promising uninterrupted pediatric care.

Overview

  • Members of APyT and ATE began the occupation around midday and say they will stay until withheld pay is returned.
  • Union delegates report deductions of ARS 300,000 to 500,000 for strike days, calling them punitive for lower-paid staff.
  • Hospital leadership says the discounts comply with presentismo rules and labels the takeover a violent, political maneuver.
  • The Health Ministry publicly backed hospital authorities and stated that care for children remains guaranteed.
  • Authorities say the budget, bonuses, and works exceeding ARS 30,000 million are secured, while unions filed a criminal complaint and sought congressional action; protesters also demanded a meeting with director Mariano Pirozzo, who was reported absent.