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Five-day doctors' strike in the Balearics: why waiting lists are growing

Why Mallorca Doctors Oppose the Working-Time Reform

Mallorca doctors want on-call duties counted fairly, arguing the reform affects pay, pensions and workload.

Published: April 23, 2026
Five-day doctors' strike in the Balearics: why waiting lists are growing

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Why are Mallorca doctors protesting the working-time reform from Madrid?

Doctors say the planned reform does not properly count long shifts and night on-call duties as regular working time. They argue that this affects pay, working conditions and future pension rights. The dispute is therefore about both labour rules and the way medical work is recognised.

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