What does the celebration of Nurse's Day mean when salary does not match the cost of living?

Holding the Nurse's Day ceremony in a situation where economic problems and inequality in payments are still one of the main demands of this group has raised questions about the practical achievements of this gathering. A nursing union activist, emphasizing the need for transparency about the costs and results of the ceremony, demanded that the officials of the nursing system and the government answer about the measures taken to improve the living conditions of nurses.

Ismail Shariati, an activist of the nursing trade union, wrote in a special note to Ambassador Arjan: The Nurse's Day celebration was held yesterday in Tehran with the presence of a group of officials, managers and representatives of the nursing community. Holding such ceremonies can be an opportunity to appreciate the efforts of nurses; But the main question is that in the difficult living conditions of this group, to what extent do these ceremonies help to solve the real problems of nursing?

The reality of nurses' lives should be sought in hospitals and medical centers; Where they face heavy shifts, work pressure, sensitive responsibilities and economic concerns every day. Today, an important part of the demands of the nursing community comes back to livelihood issues, the compatibility of salaries with the difficulty of work, and the necessity of reforming the payment system. These problems cannot be solved by holding special ceremonies and expressing general content, but they need executive decisions and effective measures.

In this framework, the presence of representatives of the nursing community alongside the authorities creates the expectation that the real demands of nurses will be clearly stated and specific solutions will be provided for their follow-up. The question is, what is the outcome of such meetings and what actions are going to be taken in practice to improve the economic status of nurses?

On the other hand, considering the possible costs of holding the event, transportation, tickets and accommodation of the participants, it is necessary to clarify the financial resources and the total costs. Determining these costs and the resulting gains can help to more accurately evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of such programs.

The Supreme Council of the Nursing System and the Heads of the Nursing System across the country should also be accountable for the results of their actions in pursuing union demands. Has the living conditions of nurses in different cities improved? What measures have been taken to reduce the income gap, improve payments and protect the professional rights of nurses? Answers to these questions should be based on specific actions and evaluable results.

Undoubtedly, Nurse's Day is an opportunity to appreciate the services of this professional group; But this occasion shows its real value when there is a serious plan to solve their problems along with appreciation and celebration. It was expected that this gathering, in addition to expressing demands, would lead to providing practical, timed and follow-up solutions to improve the economic and working conditions of nurses.

Honorable Mr. Dr. Bezikian, Honorable President; Nurses understand the difficult economic conditions of the country and limited resources and are aware of the heavy responsibilities of the government. However, they expect justice and proportionality between receipts, responsibilities and work difficulty to be observed in the payment system of the health sector. What has caused the dissatisfaction of this group is the gap between the heavy responsibility of nurses and their income, as well as the differences in payment between different groups in the health system.

Mr. President, if the resources are limited, it is expected that the available resources will be managed and distributed in a transparent, principled and fair manner. Nurses do not expect problems to be solved overnight; But they expect that there is a serious will to correct inequalities and improve their living conditions.

At the Nurse's Day ceremony, you emphasized the necessity of transforming justice in the health system from slogan to action. Now the expectation of the nursing community is that this emphasis is followed in the form of executive and evaluable decisions. Examining the difference received by different groups, reviewing the resource distribution mechanism of the Ministry of Health and reforming the nursing payment system can be effective steps in this direction.

Mr. President, nurses bear an important part of the burden of the country's health system, and it is appropriate that the result of their efforts and responsibility be properly seen in the payment system. We expect that with your highness's order and follow-up, a clear and timed plan to reform the payment system and reduce the existing discrimination will be developed and implemented.

Rather than looking for recognition in formal ceremonies, nurses want real improvement in their living and working conditions. They expect their salaries and benefits to be more proportional to their professional responsibility, hard work and the role they play in the health system.

Nurse's Day approaches its true meaning when the appreciation of nurses goes beyond the level of speeches and ceremonies and is reflected in their salaries, livelihoods and working conditions.

Dear Mr. President, the nursing community still hopes to reform the system and achieve justice in the health system. This hope is expected to be answered with practical, transparent and trackable decisions; Decisions whose effects are visible not only on occasions, but also in the daily life of nurses and the quality of medical services for people.