After 100 days of staying away from work, doctors have had to contend with the realization that the government outfoxed them in the return to work formula (RTWF) agreement that was signed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union officials, the ministry of health officials and representatives of the council of governors.
The government once again carried the day as they employed every tactic to delay the conclusion of the negotiations so as to have public opinion turn against the doctors.
They used different channels to portray them as greedy and dishonest workers who do not perform their work as they have their hands full with private practice.
In the doctor’s defense, they were organized and relentless in their efforts to have the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed in 2013.
The government has always been the winner in all instances of industrial strike as they hold the most crucial pieces which are time and money.
The government is an independent entity and as such can drag a case for decades on end.
The government should extend a hand of good faith and pay the doctors for the 100 days not worked or it can pay half salaries for the 3.