Bocas del Toro Division (may 1, 1960 – may 1, 1960)
Description:
Nov. 2. The first serious strike of the banana workers in Panama. The workers of the Bocas del Toro Division demand higher wages and better working conditions. Shortly after they are joined by the Armuelles workers. The strikers paralyze all the export activities for two months. United Fruit gives recognition to the elected union leaders as the workers' legitimate representatives.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1960
may 1, 1960
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