Cyprus Medical Unions Threaten Strike Over Delayed Collective Agreements

Hospital workers’ unions in Cyprus are planning a 24-hour strike due to delays in the signing of collective labor agreements. If the situation remains unresolved, the strike is expected to take place in state hospitals during the first half of October.

This decision was made by six of the island’s largest medical unions—Sek, Peo, Pasydy, Deok, Pasyki, and Pasyno—following a meeting on Monday, where they discussed the stalled negotiations.

The unions reviewed the current status of their talks with the State Health Services Organization (Okypy) concerning the signing of a collective labor agreement for healthcare employees.

Expressing frustration over the lack of progress, the unions blamed Okypy for the repeated delays, accusing the organization of postponing meetings and avoiding the finalization of the agreement.

They condemned Okypy’s actions, describing them as undermining both social dialogue and the collective bargaining process.

In response, the unions have announced plans for a 24-hour strike in early October. Local general assemblies will convene to finalize the exact date and discuss potential further actions if necessary.