Staff strike interrupts activities at health centers and municipal schools in Divinópolis

Staff strike affects new sectors in Divinópolis Eight health posts and at least 48 schools in the municipal education network are closed this Monday (6), due to the staff strike. The category protests against changes in municipal pensions, such as age and contributions. The City Hall said it is monitoring the situation and reinforces that essential activities, such as the Bereavement Service, Mental Health Reference Service (Sersam) and the Central Pharmacy maintain normal operation. As well as the administrative sectors of municipal departments. g1 contacted the Municipal Workers Union of Divinópolis and Central-West Region (Sintram), but until the last update of the publication there was no response. ? Click here to follow the g1 Central-West of Minas channel on WhatsApp The Municipal Department of Education (Semed) registered the highest number of members of the movement. However, the strike did not occur in full. Some of the servers remain active, and a school unit continues classes normally. According to City Hall, the professionals who chose not to join the strike are performing their duties both at the headquarters of the Municipal Education Department and at school units. Impacts on health In the area of ??Health, of the approximately 830 people who make up the workforce, approximately 170 joined the strike movement. The units that recorded the greatest impact due to doctors joining the movement are in the Dom Cristiano, Afonso Pena, Jardinópolis, Vila das Roseiras, Central, São José, Buritis and Santos Dumont neighborhoods. The Municipal Health Department advises that users of these units who require urgent and emergency care should contact UPA Padre Roberto. The Municipal Administration asks for the population's understanding of any inconvenience caused and informs that it will continue to publish official bulletins on the functioning of public services. It foresees an increase in contributions, changes the retirement age and proposes a review of benefits. In a note, City Hall informed g1 that 41 of the 50 schools in the municipal network were joining the strike this Friday. The number of students affected was not reported. READ MORE: Man hides in bathroom to escape arrest for failing to comply with protective measure against his ex in MG Employee is injured after fall during inspection at amusement park in Divinópolis Reform of Diviprev According to City Hall, the financial problems related to Diviprev began in 2007, when the municipality's employer contribution was reduced over the years, without keeping up with the growth of the payroll and changes related to the population's life expectancy. The current projection indicates that the social security deficit exceeds the R$2.5 billion mark, while the municipality's future obligation could reach R$3.8 billion. The administration argues that the reform is necessary to fund social security and correct percentages considered unsustainable for public coffers. Main points of the proposal: Gradual increase in the minimum retirement age, following parameters already adopted by the Federal Pension Reform. Changes in the contributions of retirees, but in a staggered manner, preserving those who receive lower salaries. The contribution of active servers will remain at 14%. Demonstration of education employees in Divinópolis