Managua Cuts Work Day to
Save Energy
Nicaragua's President
Daniel Ortega ordered a
reduction of the working
day in the State
institutions, to reduce
the negative impact of
energy cuts in the
country's economic and
social life.
According to a decree
read by the statesman
Thursday, all government
work places will now
open from 7am to 1pm
local time as of July 6.
The measure, only
applied in Managua, will
continue into force
during the months of
July and August, while
exhorting other State
powers and autonomous
institutions to adjust
labor hours to the same
schedule.
These measures will also
allow economic and
social activities remain
despite energy
emergencies, stated the
decree signed by Ortega,
after meeting yesterday
with representatives
from private companies
and members of his
cabinet.
According to a release
published by
representatives from the
government and private
companies, adapting the
State work hours will
permit evaluation of the
energy crisis, which in
the case of Managua is
expected to start this
afternoon.
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