Salmon Importers Losing Confidence in Chile as Customs Strike Enters Eighth Day
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Techno Press] May 27, 2015
The ongoing strike among Customs workers in Chile is harming relationships between Chilean salmon exporters and the markets they serve.
According to Alfredo Ovalle, president of salmon importing company SeaCorp Seattle, the strike--now in its eighth day-- has further eroded his confidence in buying salmon from Chile.
Last week Chilean Customs workers walked out of their jobs demanding better pay and working conditions. The workers organized under (ANFACH) want a deal with the government guaranteeing that they will modernize Customs ports and add more staff to the operations. Workers already rejected a government proposal that would have added 250 jobs to the sector. However, workers want an additional 800 positions...
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