**Union Mobilizes Amid Poor Working Conditions at IMSS-Bienestar**
In the Baja California Sur region, workers associated with the IMSS-Bienestar program are voicing their discontent over the persistent poor working conditions and delayed payment of benefits. Since the decentralized public body (Órgano Público Descentralizado – OPD) began operations a year and a half ago, these issues have remained unresolved.
The Health Department Workers Union, specifically Section 61, has staged a protest to highlight the lack of progress in improving these conditions. Isabel de la Peña Angulo, the union leader, emphasized that this situation is severely impacting not only the workers’ professional lives but also their household economies. Numerous delays have been reported, including unpaid Christmas bonuses and back-to-school allowances. Despite promises from authorities to settle these debts by January, no action has been taken.
“This is a betrayal,” de la Peña stated. “Where are the bonuses? Where is the card? The much-talked-about card has no funds. There’s no accountability or proper communication with the union,” she added. Currently, approximately 500 workers in Baja California Sur continue to face these challenging circumstances without any significant progress.
The union leader also pointed out that citizens are being affected as well, encountering a lack of essential medicines and materials when seeking medical services. Furthermore, none of the 21 state legislators from Baja California Sur’s XVII Legislature and other federal representatives have addressed or supported the workers’ rights and the precarious conditions of health personnel.
“We have shown patience and tolerance, and yet no commitments have been fulfilled. Not a single local or federal deputy, or senator, has expressed concern or support for this crucial sector,” de la Peña asserted.
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**Secondary Article**
**Growing Tensions in Health Sector: A National Overview**
The issues facing workers in Baja California Sur reflect a broader challenge within the health sector across the country. Recent reports highlight similar conditions in other regions, with workers from different states lamenting unsustainable workloads, insufficient staffing, and unpaid benefits. This has prompted calls for comprehensive reform within the Mexican health system.
While some states have seen localized efforts to address these issues with varying degrees of success, widespread dissatisfaction remains. Employees continue to urge federal and state authorities to implement long-standing solutions that ensure timely compensation, proper staffing, and access to necessary resources.
As these grievances gain more public attention, health sector workers and union leaders nationwide are rallying to demand accountability and immediate action from their government representatives. The common sentiment is clear: sustainable improvements in working conditions are essential to safeguard both healthcare workers’ welfare and the quality of care provided to the public.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for further updates on this developing story.