Costa Rica’s dockworkers suspend strike in exchange for pay
Email this page November 6th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The dockworkers union known as Sintrajap agreed last night to suspend its strike at the Limon and Moin ports on Costa Rica’s Atlantic…
Bill would protect rights of those with HIV
Email this page November 4th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A bill that has been presented to the Human Rights Commission of Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly intends to eliminate all forms of discrimination…
Unions around the globe will stand with Costa Rica’s dockworkers, says ITF
Email this page October 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), an international federation of some 700 unions representing more than 4.5 million transport workers from 150 countries,…
Electrical fault caused by power surge cripples Legislature
Email this page October 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) As the result of a power surge over the weekend that damaged the UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) electrical system of the Legislative Assembly…
Government sends 150 police, arrests 68 to reopen Limon ports
Email this page October 23rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) In what is being described as a “surprise attack,” the government sent 150 police officers and made 68 arrests in a move aimed…
Presidency takes control of government communication with the media, reporters raise concerns
Email this page October 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A directive that was quietly issued on October 13th forces press officials of all government and public institutions to seek prior approval from…
Strikes could cripple Costa Rica’s Atlantic ports this week
Email this page October 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Union of Allied Port Workers (Sintrajap) is calling for a general strike this week that could cripple the country’s Atlantic ports. …
Protests, demonstrations expected today over government budget cuts
Email this page October 20th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Protests and demonstrations against a proposed series of cuts to the 2015 National Budget are expected today, beginning at 9 a.m. in the…
