Published in the Official Gazette and maternity leave 24 While the regulation extending the week to the next week remains on the agenda, Health Services Union (SAHIM-SEN) A remarkable evaluation came from Chairman Özlem Akarken. while flowing, He emphasized that the extension of the period is important, but this regulation will remain incomplete unless the harsh working conditions in the field of health and social services are improved..
“It's Not Just a Matter of Duration, It is the functioning of the system”
In her statement, SAHİM-SEN Chairman Özlem Akarken said:, He pointed out that female employees are forced into a very busy and tiring system after giving birth.. 24 Stating that a week's time is one step, Akarken, he noted the following:
“Extending maternity leave is valuable, but it's not just about duration. Female employee returns to the same busy system after giving birth. Especially night shifts, The shift work system and lack of personnel make the motherhood process much more difficult.”
“Nursery and Watch Arrangements Are Now Mandatory”
Reminding that female employees in the field of health and social services are under great burden due to lack of personnel and irregular working hours, Akarken, “Year of the Family” He stated that his emphasis should be reciprocated on the field.. Akarken stated that legislative arrangements alone would not be sufficient., listed the following demands:
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Nursery Support: Expanding nurseries in public institutions is no longer a choice but a necessity..
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Vigil Arrangements: postpartum seizure system, It needs to be revised again, taking into account the responsibilities of motherhood..
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Part Time Work: It is essential that this right does not remain on paper and must be made enforceable..
“The System Cannot Be Strengthened Without Protecting Women”
Akarken emphasized that female employees are the most critical power of the system., Stating that improving working conditions directly affects service quality, “The problems experienced by female health and social service workers are not only individual., it is a direct system problem. Female employee without protection, It is not possible for service quality to be sustainable without support and improvement of working conditions.,” he said.
