FNAM stands in solidarity with resident doctors in England
The National Federation of Doctors in Portugal (FNAM) expresses its solidarity with resident doctors in England. The strike action planned by the British Medical Association (BMA) from 15 to 19 June was suspended after the Government presented a new offer on pay, jobs and career progression, which will now be put to a vote by resident doctors. This development follows the unprecedented seven-day strike in April, when large parts of the NHS were brought to a standstill by doctors determined to...
Solidaridad de la FNAM con la huelga médica en España
La Federación Nacional de Médicos de Portugal (FNAM) expresa su total solidaridad con los médicos de España y apoya la huelga convocada por sus organizaciones sindicales entre los días 15 y 19 de junio. Esta movilización llega tras más de un año de lucha en defensa de un estatuto profesional digno, de la autonomía de la negociación colectiva y de la reducción de la jornada laboral a 35 horas semanales. Los médicos portugueses conocen bien estas reivindicaciones. También en Portugal luchamos...
FNAM solidariza-se com médicos portugueses detidos em missão humanitária
A Federação Nacional dos Médicos (FNAM) manifesta solidariedade para com os dois médicos portugueses detidos pelas autoridades israelitas no âmbito da missão “Sumud Global Flotilla”, em águas internacionais. A FNAM sublinha a importância da proteção dos profissionais de saúde em contextos de conflito, bem como o respeito pelo exercício da atividade médica e pelos princípios do direito internacional humanitário. A FNAM considera igualmente relevante o papel dos profissionais de saúde na prestação de cuidados, na defesa dos direitos humanos e na...
Solidarity with UK Resident Doctors – 7-13 April
The National Federation of Doctors (FNAM) expresses its full solidarity with the Resident Doctors in the United Kingdom, currently on strike from 7 to 13 April. FNAM firmly supports the British Medical Association (BMA) in its struggle for fair pay restoration and dignified working conditions. Much like in Portugal, British doctors face persistent career devaluation and government intransigence during negotiations. United in the defense of our profession, we reaffirm that valuing doctors is the only way to ensure the sustainability of a universal public healthcare system....
En Apoyo a la Huelga de Médicos por un Estatuto Propio
Desde el primer momento, la Federación Nacional de los Médicos (FNAM) se situó al lado de la lucha de los médicos españoles, que se prolonga desde 2025, con diversos procesos de movilización. Los médicos rechazan la reforma en curso, exigen mejores condiciones de trabajo y el reconocimiento del estatuto de nuestra profesión. La huelga por tiempo indefinido surge en un contexto de falta de capacidad negociadora del ministerio y del gobierno, que en más de tres años no han sido capaces...
Solidaridad con los profesionales de la salud en lucha contra la reforma laboral en Argentina
La FNAM – Federación Nacional de Médicos de Portugal – expresa su firme solidaridad con las y los médicos y demás profesionales de la salud de Argentina, en particular con la Asociación Sindical de Profesionales de la Salud de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (CICOP) y la Federación Sindical Nacional de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras de la Salud (FESINTRAS), en su lucha contra el paquete de reforma laboral que amenaza derechos históricos de las y los trabajadores y debilita el sistema público de salud. Al...
Solidarity with French Medical Residents on strike
The National Federation of Doctors (FNAM) expresses its full solidarity with medical residents in France who have announced strike action from 5 to 15 January in response to growing concerns about the future of healthcare, the conditions of medical training, and broader reforms affecting the profession. This mobilisation, supported by the Intersyndicale Nationale des Internes (ISNI+) and other student organisations, reflects a deep commitment among young doctors and medical students to protect both patient care and the sustainability of the medical...
Solidarity with UK Resident Doctors on Strike
The National Federation of Doctors (FNAM stands in full solidarity with UK Resident Doctors taking strike action from 17 to 22 December. Their fight for fair pay and safe working conditions is both legitimate and necessary. With 83.2% support in a grassroots ballot, this strike is a clear expression of collective strength and unity. Resident Doctors are demanding nothing more than the restoration of pay eroded by years of real-terms cuts. This is a reality we know all too well in...
FNAM in Solidarity with Striking Resident Doctors in the United Kingdom
FNAM in Solidarity with Striking Resident Doctors in the United Kingdom The National Federation of Doctors (FNAM) expresses its full and unwavering solidarity with British Resident Doctors, who went on strike from 14 to 19 November in their fight for fair wages and improved working conditions. As is tradition within the British Medical Association (BMA), the strike was democratically approved through a referendum, receiving an overwhelming 97.36% support. This labour movement, ongoing since 2022, has received significant public backing. Despite this, Health Minister Wes Streeting continues to refuse meaningful negotiations. The...
FNAM Expresses Strong Support for Spanish Doctors’ National Strike
The Portuguese National Federation of Doctors (FNAM) stands in firm solidarity with Spanish doctors who carried out a national strike, last October 3rd, called by the State Confederation of Medical Unions (CESM) and the Andalusian Medical Union (SMA). This marks the second major strike in the sector, following the nationwide walkout on June 13th. All medical unions across Spain, including those not directly affiliated with CESM, have joined the protest in a rare show of unity. At the heart of the...