Peruvian healthcare workers end strike after government talks
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In Peru, workers with EsSalud, the nation’s social health insurance system, ended their planned national strike after reaching an agreement with the government.
The Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion mediated discussions between EsSalud and the FED-CUT, a workers’ federation, to resolve labor demands. As part of the agreement, EsSalud committed to paying a bonus established by a 2019 arbitration ruling to approximately 25,000 workers during October and November 2026, with priority given to earlier payments if funds are available.
EsSalud and FED-CUT also agreed to resume meetings within 10 days to discuss unresolved issues from previous talks held in July, all while adhering to existing legal regulations. The workers cancelled the 24-hour strike scheduled for September 23, ensuring continued healthcare services for citizens across the country.
