Protests May Delay Labour Reforms

Panama's trade unions are stepping up protests against potential reforms to the country's labour code, specifically regarding speculation that the government is seeking to remove Sunday as a mandatory day of rest for workers. However, to date the government has remained relatively quiet as to the precise details of any reforms, perhaps a sign that any amendments may be subject to significant watering down in the face of strong domestic political opposition.

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