Nursing home strikes loom as unions demand €1,700 minimum wage

Trade unions are pushing for higher wages in nursing homes to avoid strikes. They want salaries raised to at least 1,700 euros. Currently, staff earn less than 1,400 euros a month. The demand comes as nursing homes face severe staff shortages. These shortages are putting patient safety at risk. Authorities have pledged to secure funds to address the pay issue, but tensions remain high.

Meanwhile, around 2,000 people are waiting for placement in nursing homes. Of these, 800 require immediate care. Many on the list lack the money for private care and have no available spots in facilities. The wage dispute continues as unions insist on a pay rise to 1,700 euros. Without action, strikes could disrupt services further. The shortage of staff and beds leaves vulnerable people without the care they need.