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Panama's president appeals to a higher power as nearly 2 months of protests roil nation
Panama's José Raúl Mulino has appealed to a higher power: he called in an archbishop and a rabbi to deliver a message to ...
That's bananas! Why it might be harder or pricier to find some brands in grocery stores
A labour dispute could potentially mean we see fewer bananas and higher prices at the grocery store. And in another hit to ...
Stanley Motta Says Bocas Del Toro Residents Should Analyze What Employment Options They Would Have If Chiquita Panama Leaves The Country
Residents of Bocas del Toro , who have continued blocking roads for more than a month and a half, should analyze how far ...
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Chiquita ceases operations in Panama
Panama's Minister of Labor, Jackeline Muñoz, informed that the administrative part of Chiquita Panama is no longer in the ...
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Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests
The government of Panama and workers from the Panamanian branch of U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands will meet next Monday in an effort to reach an agreement that could end a month of protests and ...
Chiquita to lay off all Panama workers after strike halts production
The strike in Bocas del Toro began on April 28 over pension reforms.
Chiquita Panama to lay off remaining workers after management leaves country
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Chiquita Panama's administrative staff have left the country and the firm will seek authorization from ...
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Panama's president appeals to a higher power as nearly 2 months of protests roil nation
Mulino has said he won’t reverse controversial changes to Panama’s social security system, courts have deemed the strike illegal and top banana Chiquita Brands fired nearly 5,000 striking ...
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Chiquita Panama to lay off remaining workers after management leaves country
PANAMA CITY, June 2 (Reuters) - Chiquita Panama's administrative staff have left the country and the firm will seek authorization from the government to sack its remaining personnel in Panama ...