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Costa Rican banana workers have reached their eighth day of protesting against Del Monte, which, along with four other companies, controls the worldwide banana market, according to CiudadCCS.

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The National Workers Union called for various unions across the country to join the strike against Banana Development Company (Bandeco), a Del Monte subsidiary, and protest in front of the Ministry of Labor.

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The conflict began in 2011 when Bandeco obtained legal authorization to lay off 59 workers for participating in a strike for better wages and conditions.

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The strike forced the company to negotiate a collective agreement that resulted in the implementation of more extensive workers’ rights in banana plantations, including a commitment from employers to not retaliate against workers who exercise their right to strike.

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The recently executed decision has aggravated tensions between the company and its 650 employees.

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Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow for updates on the strike.

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Del Monte Report

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