Unions, social sectors announce mass strike and protests for Monday
November 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Various trade unions and social groups in Costa Rica yesterday announced they will strike on Monday in protest against changes in electricity rates, new taxes, and to oppose the privatization of some health services.
Among the groups protesting will be the National Medical Union, though a representative said some staff would still tend to emergencies at the country’s hospitals.
The health sector unions are protesting a proposed alliance between the Social Security System (CCSS) and private clinics or hospitals for the care of patients.
ICE workers will also be on strike, and the agency said it would not provide services to the public on Monday.
The Association of Secondary School Teachers (APSE) also confirmed their participation in the strike, warning that classes would not be taught at many schools as a result.
The motorcyclists union will also join the protests, upset about recent increases in the “Marchamo” road tax.
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