Workers' march defends 8-hour workday and demands decent wages in Costa Rica
Hundreds of workers in Costa Rica marched this May Day to defend the eight-hour workday and demand decent wages, amid rejection of proposals seeking to extend the workday to 12 hours
TL;DR
- Hundreds of Costa Ricans marched on May 1st to defend the 8-hour workday.
- Protesters demanded dignified wages and the strengthening of social policy.
- The march opposed proposals for 12-hour workdays without overtime pay, such as the 4x3 law.
- Unions are concerned about the political viability of extending workdays under the upcoming government.
- Workers called for an end to public sector salary freezes amid rising living costs.
- Unions urged the creation of a specific salary regime for police and a new minimum wage for the private sector.
- Concerns were raised about growing social inequality and its connection to organized crime.
- Costa Rica has seen high homicide rates in recent years, with many attributed to drug trafficking.