Hospital City Health Found Guilty of Anti-Union Practices: Overbooking and Lack of Transparency
In a significant turn of events, the City of Health of Turin has been accused of anti-union conduct, as recognized by the Labor Tribunal of Turin. The ruling, signed by Judge Silvana Cirvilleri, has been published on the Pretorio Board and the company's Intranet for at least 30 consecutive days.
The allegations against the City of Health include the overbooking of outpatient visits without consulting unions, causing inconveniences and extra workload. Additionally, the City failed to present the annual plan for on-call shifts, which is mandatory by law and contracts. Furthermore, freelance activities of doctors were stopped without warning or negotiation with the unions, and essential information such as working hours, remaining holidays, volume of performances, and funds for additional activities were not provided.
The medical union Cimo-Fesmed has won this legal battle, declaring it a victory for union representation and dignity. The union's Secretary, Vladimir Erardi Bacic, expressed joy over the decision. The sanctions also include the publication of the ruling as a clear and unequivocal victory for transparency, legality, and respect for union rights.
The City of Health has been found to have violated the obligations provided for in the national contract. As a result, the Tribunal has ordered the City to pay legal fees totaling over 6600 euros. In response, the union, Cimo-Fesmed, has stated its intention to continue monitoring the company to ensure that such behaviors do not happen again.
For those seeking more detailed information on this issue, it is recommended to consult official labor union reports or complaints filed against the City of Health of Turin, legal case documents or judgments related to labor disputes involving that institution, news articles or investigative reports focused specifically on Turin's health sector and labor relations. As of now, no concrete details on the named anti-union conduct at the City of Health of Turin can be confirmed or described based on the search results available.
- The City of Health's workplace-wellness practices, particularly in managing medical-conditions and health-and-wellness issues, have been subject to criticism, as seen in the case of overbooking outpatient visits without union consultation.
- In the future, it is crucial for the City of Health to implement average science-based strategies in their health-and-wellness programs, ensuring transparency, legality, and respect for union rights, as guided by the recent ruling against the City by the Labor Tribunal of Turin.
