The union condemns the fines imposed on hospital staff for crossing a continuous line when leaving Pasteur 2 hospital.
Force Ouvrière (FO), the union of the Nice University Hospital (CHU), has taken action against a series of sanctions imposed on hospital staff at Pasteur 2 hospital. In recent days, numerous staff members have received fines for crossing a white line while exiting the hospital parking lot. These repeated citations, issued over a three-day period by the same police officer, result in a three-point deduction on their driver’s licenses, sparking outrage.
A situation denounced as unfair
Michel Fuentes, General Secretary of FO at the Nice CHU, strongly opposes these sanctions which he deems unacceptable: “These caregivers, already exhausted by long and strenuous days, find themselves penalized due to unsuitable road configuration. It is inconceivable to see them subjected to such additional pressure.”
In response to this situation, FO has taken several initiatives to defend the rights of staff. On December 31, a delegation officially handed over the fines to the President of the Supervisory Board during his visit to Pasteur 2. This action aimed to draw the authorities’ attention to the unjust nature of these sanctions.
Concrete actions and demands
FO has also secured the initiation of an administrative investigation to clarify the circumstances of these repeated fines. Furthermore, the union will meet with Mr. Nofri, Vice President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis in charge of traffic, to seek a lasting solution. Among FO’s demands are:
- The immediate cancellation of the fines.
- A review of road arrangements to prevent such sanctions in the future.
- Suitable signage to allow a legal and safe exit.
The union calls on local authorities to respond quickly in order to support hospital staff in their essential role for the proper functioning of public health. Michel Fuentes concludes: “These sanctions must cease immediately. We expect concrete solutions to put an end to this injustice.”
This issue, revealing the difficulties faced by caregivers daily, once again raises the question of whether infrastructure adequately meets the needs of hospital staff.
