OKYPY calls on unions to cancel 48-hour strike in Cyprus

The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) in Cyprus has officially requested that labor unions cancel their planned 48-hour strike scheduled for November 10 and 11, 2026. The organization aims to avoid potential service disruptions and emphasizes the necessity of further dialogue to resolve pending labor issues.

Charalambos Charilaou, the spokesperson for OKYPY, stated that significant progress has already been achieved regarding working conditions, including remote work policies, leave entitlements, and service plans. However, the organization acknowledges that the issue of staff evaluation remains unresolved. OKYPY maintains that it is fully prepared to discuss its positions with all stakeholders to ensure the welfare of its personnel.

This call for negotiation serves as an effort to prevent industrial action by urging unions to avoid premature steps. The organization is currently working to settle remaining administrative and operational issues that have been under discussion. As of now, the unions have not formally responded to the request, and the industrial action remains officially set for the second week of November.