In addition to recognition, the technicians are calling for negotiations regarding the Collective Labor Agreement for workers under Individual Employment Contracts.

The current government has been criticized for failing to acknowledge the critical roles of TAS professionals, which are essential for maintaining quality care in the National Health Service.

This strike reflects a broader call within the healthcare sector for improved recognition of roles and career progression.

The FNSTFPS emphasizes that this situation is a matter of justice, highlighting the need for political will to elevate the status of TAS careers to match other special health careers.

The union insists that the next government must acknowledge and value these workers for the quality of care they provide to the public.

Despite the strike, minimum services will be guaranteed in 24-hour healthcare facilities, ensuring that ongoing treatments are not interrupted.

Healthcare workers, particularly health auxiliary technicians, are planning a strike on June 6, 2025, to advocate for better recognition and career advancement.

The strike will occur from midnight to midnight on that day, but essential services will still be maintained, including critical treatments like chemotherapy and hemodialysis.

Approximately 29,000 technicians are pushing for enhancements to their professional careers, especially after receiving only a minimal salary increase of seven euros following their transition to a special career last year.

The workers are specifically demanding the enhancement of the Technical Auxiliary of Health (TAS) profession and are seeking negotiations for a Collective Labor Agreement for those on Individual Employment Contracts.

The National Federation of Public and Social Workers' Unions (FNSTFPS) has criticized both the Socialist Party (PS) and the Social Democratic Party (AD) for their failure to politically recognize the importance of TAS roles within the National Health Service.

The FNSTFPS has expressed frustration over the lack of concrete actions from the governments regarding the demands for better recognition and support for TAS professionals.