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Chiquita banana workers in Honduras on strike for two months

Tuesday, February 27, 2018


A strike by more than 2000 Chiquita Honduras workers has now completed two months and is reported to have cost the company millions of dollars.

The workers have reportedly blocked access to numerous banana plantations. Local media La Prensa said the conflict began on Dec. 26 over changes to medical benefits.

Source: Fresh Fruit Portal