The customs strike in Panama that started last Wednesday ended last Friday as demands of the workers were met by the governemt.
Customs workers managed to receive see Customs officially recognized as a career path, raise wages and have the appointment of 197 workers who were deemed as temporary named as permanent employees. The Director of Customs estimates that these changes will cost the government $1.6 million and $1 million respectively.
This is in addition to the multi-million dollar effect the strike has already had on the Panamanian economy. Well… at least things are moving again!
