Early retirement for dancers? Nurses claim theirs

In recent days, information has appeared in the public space about work on early retirement for selected professional groups, including dancers and dancers. The Supreme Chamber of Nurses and Midwives addressed these reports, indicating that similar solutions should also be extended to nurses and midwives.

The local government stresses that it understands and supports initiatives to protect the health of professions that are particularly physically demanding. At the same time, it draws attention to the specific nature of the work of nurses and midwives, which, as indicated, involves numerous burdens.

The communiqué calculated that in these professions the work is done in shifts, often disrupting basic bodily functions, involves intense physical exertion, often performed with staff shortages, and the need to lift patients without adequate equipment support.

In addition, research-confirmed health consequences were pointed out, including musculoskeletal problems. It was also pointed out that these are feminized occupations, with additional challenges due to physiology and many years of shift work.

The age structure of this professional group also remains a significant problem. As NIPiP points out, the average age of nurses and midwives is high, and many continue to work despite acquiring pension rights.

"This shows one thing: we want to work and we are needed by the system," the release indicated.

At the same time, the local government points out that solutions are needed to allow people to continue working, but without undue health burdens. "That's why we need solutions that will allow us to work longer, but in good health," it says. - it reads.

In this context, the NIPP reports on ongoing discussions with policymakers on the introduction of health leave and the possibility of early termination of professional activity in justified cases. As noted, despite these activities, concrete decisions are still lacking. "There is still no clear action by decision-makers on this issue. There are concrete proposals for other groups, and this is a good time to start legislative work on solutions aimed at nurses and midwives," it was stressed.

The local government makes it clear that its demands are not intended to undermine other professions.

"We emphasize: it is not the intention of the Supreme Chamber to depreciate the importance of other professions. On the contrary, we recognize the need to build a coherent and fair system that takes into account the peculiarities of different professions," the communiqué reads.

The NIPP stresses that the issue of nurses' and midwives' health should be treated as part of the security of the entire health care system. "This is not a privilege. It is a necessity for the safety of all of us," it concluded, calling for concrete solutions and real dialogue with decision-makers.

Source: NIPIP