Battle lines drawn over civil servants’ healthcare

A couple of months ago this column congratulated parliament for axing the additional free health services to civil servants that were not covered by Gesy, but we warned that Pasydy union would not take it lying down.

The day or reckoning is now upon us as the deadline for implementation, July 1, looms. The health ministry in the last few days has sent out a circular reminding civil servants of the coming change, which has put the issue back on the front pages.

The House very...