Chiquita Fires Thousands of Striking Workers Amidst $75 Million Loss
Chiquita Brands terminated all striking daily workers in Panama after over three weeks of nationwide protests against social security reforms. The company cited significant financial losses, estimated at $75 million, resulting from the strike, which President Mulino deemed illegal. The president blamed union leader Francisco Smith for the disruptions in Bocas del Toro province. The ongoing protests, encompassing various sectors, oppose government-mandated changes intended to stabilize the social security system.
John Q. Hosedrinker