Archive · 23 May 2025
Chiquita Fires Striking Workers in Panama Amid Social Security Protests
Chiquita, a banana company, fired thousands of workers in Panama who were on strike.
The strike was part of protests against changes to the country's social security system.
The president of Panama said the strike was illegal and blamed the union leader for the damage.
Chiquita said they lost $75 million due to the strike.
The protests have spread across Panama, with teachers, construction workers, and other unions also protesting the changes to the social security system.
The government says the changes are needed to keep the system running.
Chiquita fired its daily workers in Panama after they went on strike.
The strike began on April 28th.
The strike was part of protests against social security system reforms.
Chiquita reported losses of at least $75 million due to the strike.
Panamanian President Mulino said the strike was illegal.
- Who
- Chiquita Brands and striking banana workers.
- What
- Chiquita fired its striking workers in Panama.
- When
- Since April 28th.
- Where
- Panama
- Why
- Due to the strike related to protests against social security reforms.
Unions
Government
Social Security Reforms
Unions
Teachers, construction workers, and other unions oppose the changes to the social security system.
Government
The government believes the social security reforms are necessary to maintain solvency.
- Company
- Chiquita Brands
- Location
- Panama
- Workers
- Daily workers
- Strike start date
- April 28th
- Financial loss
- $75 million