Business Day (Johannesburg)
30 April 2009
GOVERNMENT doctors who took part in an illegal strike were back at work yesterday, following an agreement which was reached on Tuesday by the SA Medical Association and the Department of Health.
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Monday May 21 The legacy from the beetroot era. I refer to the current attempt from DOCTORS to strike for better salaries and a better work environment.
It was with great sadness that I followed the vicious attack and threats from Government and SAMA (South Africa Medical Association)on the doctors for attempting to better their circumstances. Take note that SAMA is the body that supposes to protect its members.
While browsing through a sunday “Rapport” newspaper it suddenly dawned on me why SA Doctors are leaving our beautiful country. Please note the following imparities, so desperately defended by SAMA.???
„ Rapport“ Sunday 3rd of May the following Government position were advertised
NATIONAL PROSECUTING SERVICE (NPS) Position : TRANSLATOR Salary : R174 243 per annum. Qualification: Senior Certificate (no tertiary qaulification) Hours : 5 day week plus (8:00-17:00) lunch and tea breaks included) Study debt : Null .. COMPARE WITH : .. Position : INTERN DOCTOR (Government- hospital) Salary : R117 000 per annum Qualification: MBCHb (6-years) Hours : Availability 7-days per week (standby once a week (24 hrs) overtime more than 20 hrs per month not payable tea and lunch breaks only if workload permits. Study debt : R200 000 (studied for 6 Years)
A desperate need for a reputable TRADE UNION to drive this hopeless case is needed !!!!