Biel is a dedicated resident pouring himself into his work at a public hospital in Valencia. 1 His commitment, along with that of his colleagues, is put to the ultimate test when a general strike is called to protest severe cuts to public health funding. 1 Biel and the other residents face a profound ethical dilemma: support the strike to fight for the future of the healthcare system, or cross the picket line, knowing that withholding their essential services could lead to fatal outcomes for their patients.