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Social Workers Expand Sanctions Over Welfare Ministry Impasse
The Union of Social Workers is expanding sanctions due to an impasse with the Welfare Ministry over implementing a new law for people with disabilities. Social workers will not cooperate with a pilot program starting in October, delaying new services for disabled individuals.
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What happened
- 01Social workers are expanding sanctions against the Welfare Ministry over a new law for people with disabilities.
- 02The union's action will halt a pilot program scheduled to begin in October.
- 03People with disabilities will not receive new services they are entitled to under the law.
- 04The dispute centers on the ministry's failure to address increased workloads and provide resources.
- 05The Union of Social Workers represents employees in local authorities.
The union cited the ministry's failure to address heavy workloads and provide necessary resources as the reason for the escalation.
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