Authorization Process of SES Izmir Representative Office and Health Workers
SES Izmir Representative Office, Nevvar Salih İşgören Alsancak State HospitalIt draws attention with the authorization process it has carried out in . In this process, the union emphasizes that freedom of organization in the hospital is under pressure. In this context, the press release made in the hospital garden is of great importance in terms of the rights of health workers and the union struggle.
Importance of Press Release
In the press release, SES officials and union members came together and gave important messages supporting the struggle of healthcare workers. The statement, “Today is May 15 Authority Day, the authorized union in our hospital has been determined,” drew attention to the solidarity and determination of healthcare workers. It was emphasized that healthcare workers have created a community that believes in and supports them in this process.
Difficulties of Organizing Struggle
In addition, the difficulties faced by healthcare workers in the process of organizing were discussed. Workplace representatives from last year and this year were applauded for their organizing efforts, which were carried out without interruption during working hours, shifts, or weekends. These efforts demonstrate the determination of healthcare workers to protect their rights and improve their working conditions.
Biased Attitude of Administrators
It was noted that administrators were interfering with union activities, disregarding the principle of impartiality. The fact that health workers were pressured and threatened to become members of a pro-government union constitutes a serious problem in terms of union freedom. This situation should not make one forget that union elections in hospitals are a constitutional right, and it was emphasized that such pressures must end.
The Importance of Success and Resistance
The results of the authorization process were completed with a small margin of 102-97. Although this result may seem like a defeat in terms of numbers, it is actually an indication of how strong and organized the health workers are. In an environment where freedom of association is suppressed, achieving such a close result was possible thanks to the determination and belief of the workers.
A New Beginning for the Future
This situation should be a new source of motivation for health workers. Authority is the right of employees, not managers. For this reason, it was stated that the union struggle should be further expanded and continued. The statements, “In the face of every signature obtained by going door to door with pressure and threats, we defended a union that we built with sweat, labor and solidarity” once again reveal how important this struggle is.
Unity and Solidarity
It has been emphasized that health workers should not give up their unity and solidarity. Among the reasons why administrators are in a panic is the existence of the will of health workers to defend their rights. At this point, health workers should continue their struggle to protect and develop their rights.
Continuous Struggle and Raising the Voice of Labor
As a result, SES will continue to be the voice of health workers. The fact that the authorized union in this hospital, announced here today, is SES, further strengthens the determination to fight. By saying, “We are here, we are SES, we are the voice of labor!”, it has strengthened the determination to defend the rights of health workers. Keeping the organized struggle alive with solidarity and struggle should be one of the biggest goals of health workers.
