in Guadeloupe, the reintegration of non-vaccinated caregivers is eagerly awaited

On the island, the vaccination obligation had given rise to an extremely tense situation with sometimes violence, particularly at the Pointe-à-Pitre University Hospital. franceinfo went to this place symbol of the protest where 90 staff begin a return in stages this Monday.

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A caregiver enters the intensive care unit of the Pointe-à-Pitre University Hospital (Guadeloupe), August 6, 2021. (CEDRICK ISHAM CALVADOS / AFP)

No question for the moment of removing the barnums in front of the CHU of Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), warn opponents of the vaccination obligation. Non-vaccinated caregivers are well back on Monday, May 15, as provided for in the decree published on Sunday, but it will only be administrative, specifies Elière Guiéba, secretary general of the Union of Health Workers (UTS).

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These employees have an appointment at the secretariat to reactivate their employment contract and their recovery will be done under conditions, she explains: “We had to update the pension contributions that were not made, also do psychological follow-up because we still suffered for 19 months. We cannot actually go back to work”.

Find the same position, if possible

But to date, there is no question of compensation or remuneration for the 90 non-vaccinated staff of the hospital, including around sixty caregivers, assures Eric Guyader, the director of the CHU. “This would be contrary to the rules of public accounting which leads to being able to remunerate only if there has been a service rendered”he assures.

“What we are working on is a reintegration project. [Avec] as far as possible, the same position as that held by the person concerned before his suspension. It’s important that we move on to another phase.”

Eric Guyader, director of the Pointe-à-pitre University Hospital

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It’s necessary “turn the page and move towards the future”, adds Eric Guyader. Especially since the new CHU will open its doors in 18 months.


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