The ECJ has been asked to interpret the Directive on a reference for a preliminary ruling in a case between the Spanish public health service doctors’ trade union (SIMAP) and the public health authority of the Autonomous Community of Valencia.

• Reference: Case C-303/98, Sindicato de Médicos de Asistencia Pública (Simap) v Conselleria de Sanidad y Consumo de la Generalidad Valenciana