Strike Losses Keep on Counting

During the first five weeks of a strike called by public unions in Costa Rica, 76% of businesses reported economic losses and 18% had to lay off staff.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce carried out a study with the objective of measuring the losses of companies in the sector, derived from the strike carried out by the country's public unions, which began last September 6th.

See "Strike, Blockades and Tourism"

Regarding the results of the study, Yolanda Fernandez, president of the Chamber of Commerce, said to Crhoy.com that "... Unfortunately, the blockages and paralysis of essential services did have a real impact. On average, there was a 25% decrease in sales."

Also see "The Privileged Announce They Will Strike"

The article adds that "... 90% of businesses considered that this strike affected sales during the fiscal closing period. Although 33% of businesses said they had made special offers and promotions by this date, there were no significant increases in sales."

The commercial sector has not been the only one to register losses, since in September, tour operators, hotels and restaurants in different areas of the country reported cancellation of reservations and low sales.

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