The number of deaths possibly related to a strike among Portuguese ambulance paramedics has risen to 11, local SIC Noticias television reported. The victim's family has accused the situation of negligence.
“This situation could force the state to pay compensation if it is proven that the deaths were caused by delays in emergency services,” the SIC Noticias said.
Portugal. Emergency workers strike. 11 people died
Some experts believe that the Portuguese state has failed in its obligations by failing to ensure the capacity of the Portuguese Emergency Medical Service (INEM) to provide basic medical services during the strike.
As the TV portal points out, in order for compensation to be granted, each family must prove that the delay in rescue operations due to the strike was the direct cause of the death of their loved one. However, Portuguese lawyers admit that “proving the state's criminal liability is not easy.”
Rescue workers in Portugal want a pay rise. strike is temporarily suspended
Portugal's paramedics strike began on October 30th. The protesters' main goal is a wage increase of a few percentage points.
On Thursday, STEPH paramedic union authorities announced a temporary suspension of the strike. On the same day, negotiations between the union and the Portuguese Ministry of Health began.
However, despite this, Portuguese media reports that there are significant delays in the response of emergency personnel to emergency calls across the country.
See also: Rescuers brought the refrigerator away in an ambulance. They were reprimanded for writing in the file.
Last Saturday, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa refused to hold the government accountable for problems related to the rescue workers' strike. – The most important thing is to find a solution quickly – the politician appealed.
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