### Former HGT Workers Protest Unjust Dismissals, Demand Job Security and Fair Wages
A group of former employees from the Hospital General de Tijuana (HGT) specifically from the nursing area, gathered this morning outside the hospital to protest their abrupt and unjust dismissals. The ex-workers claimed that they were not given official notice of termination.
One of the protesters, Gabriela Orduño, who had been working as a nurse at the hospital until Monday, stated that she was informed of her dismissal via WhatsApp, after dedicating more than four and a half years to the medical center.
“We were told that Isesalud no longer has the resources to pay our bi-weekly salaries. That’s why we are protesting; it seems unfair to be told from one day to the next not to come to work,” said Orduño. She also highlighted that during her tenure, she did not receive any benefits, and her wages were a mere 5,000 pesos bi-weekly. Moreover, there were unfulfilled promises of securing a permanent position with IMSS Bienestar.
“I started working during the contingency and have been waiting for a stable job offering benefits, which we haven’t received for nearly five years—not even Social Security. We have no rights whatsoever,” Orduño expressed.
Similarly, Martha Gutiérrez García emphasized that the dismissal was unjust, with no formal documentation provided. “It affected all of the incident cover staff who have been working since the pandemic. We want answers. We were promised permanent positions with IMSS Bienestar, which we didn’t get. New personnel received those positions instead of us, who have been working since the contingency, and now we are being let go,” she stated.
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### Protests Continue Over Unfair Dismissals at Hospital General de Tijuana
In light of recent protests by former Hospital General de Tijuana (HGT) employees, additional sources reveal that the issue stems from budget constraints faced by Isesalud, which allegedly impacted the payment of salaries. Discontent has grown among health workers who accuse the hospital administration of unfair labor practices and ignoring their rights.
Local reports indicate that the protests are part of a broader issue where many health workers employed during the pandemic were promised permanent positions and adequate salaries but have been left in precarious employment situations. Many of these workers are now demanding immediate action from authorities to remedy the situation.
As public pressure mounts, it remains to be seen how the hospital administration and relevant health authorities will respond to the grievances of these former employees. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers in securing fair employment terms, particularly in public health systems burdened by financial constraints.