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Bacchus4.0

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1. Morales 'suspends decree on Bolivian medics'

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Tue May 15, 2012, 04:32 PM

May 2012

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/05/20125555521159890.html

In a conciliatory move toward the thousands of striking doctors across the country, Bolivian President Evo Morales has suspended a controversial decree that extends the daily working hours of doctors by two hours, the Reuters news agency has reported.

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The decision comes after weeks of nationwide protests by health workers and students and after about 4,000 doctors
have announced a hunger strike.

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At the heart of the controversy is a measure which would require the doctors to extend shifts from six to eight hours day
without additional pay or benefits.

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Next week, Morales faces strikes by drivers and union workers who will join the ongoing protests by teachers and the medical sector over salaries and social issues.

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Riot Police Clash with Doctors Protesting in Bolivia Capital [View all] Bacchus4.0 May 2012 OP

Morales 'suspends decree on Bolivian medics' Bacchus4.0 May 2012 #1

Cuban doctors as scabs/strike breakers naaman fletcher May 2012 #2

Morales really does say and do some stupid things Bacchus4.0 May 2012 #3