Doctors declare work dispute and plan strike

The Israel Medical Association called a Ministry of Finance pay rise offer of 18% over eight years "a disgrace."

The Israel Medical Association today declared a work dispute which will allow hospital doctors to commence a strike in two weeks time.

The Ministry of Finance offered he doctors a salary rise of 18% spread over eight years which would cost NIS 990 million.

The Israel Medical Association called the offer "a disgrace" because due to differentials it gives most doctors an average salary rise of 1% per year with an extra 1.25% per year to doctors in peripheral regions.

Published by Globes, Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on March 20, 2011

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