I'm a doctor myself, and I know firsthand the challenges we face. The days are long, the hours are unpredictable, and the work is emotionally draining. We see people at their most vulnerable, and we have to make life-changing decisions in the blink of an eye.
For all that, we're not paid nearly as much as other professionals with comparable training and experience. In fact, in many cases, we're paid less than nurses with less education.
But it's not just about money. It's about respect. It's about being valued for our knowledge and skills. It's about having a voice in the decisions that affect our patients' health.
The strike was a way for us to say, "We're not going to take it anymore." We're not going to be taken for granted. We're not going to be treated like second-class citizens.
I'm proud of my colleagues for standing up for what they believe in. I hope their courage will inspire others to fight for what they deserve.
The strike is over, but the fight is not. We need to continue to speak out until our voices are heard. We need to demand better pay, better working conditions, and a greater say in the decisions that affect our patients' health.
We can't do it alone. We need the support of the public. We need the support of politicians. We need the support of everyone who cares about the future of healthcare in this country.
Here's what you can do:Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can create a healthcare system that works for everyone.