The situation has been labeled “unjust” by political representatives, who point to the regional government for its decision to “expel” these foundations from the Andalusian public sector in 2023. This measure, according to critics, has led to increased private company involvement and hindered staff stabilization by eliminating public employment offers.
“"Salaries negotiated for biomedical foundation staff in 2021, before leaving the public sector, were up to 20 percent higher than those in 2026, once expelled from the public sector."
Furthermore, the violation of the 2022 State Biomedical Research Law, which mandates salary equalization between foundation staff and SAS personnel, has been highlighted. The disparities in working and remuneration conditions between both groups of professionals are considered “abysmal,” even though they often share hospital spaces and resources.
The opposition has described this situation as part of a “progressive privatization strategy” that, in their view, undervalues biomedical research, promotes talent drain, and impacts the quality of healthcare. Therefore, they have urged compliance with the Biomedical Research Law to ensure fair remuneration and career progression for research teams, advocating for their integration into the SAS to foster public healthcare sustainability and improvement.
