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12-10-2008, 04:20 PM
Once again the Fenatrano bus union imposed a wildcat strike on citizens, leaving thousands of frustrated commuters waiting in long lines. The strike lasted from 6am-9am. This is the second such strike in as many days. According to union leader Juan Hubieres, these strikes will continue until the union gets its concessions. Hubieres is also on a six-day hunger strike. This tactic has become one of Hubieres's favorites and was used only a few months back to force the government to increase subsidies on fuels and reduce importation costs on vehicle related products, such as wheels and replacement parts. Now Hubieres is using bullying tactics to try to ensure that his union gets the bus routes that will feed the Santo Domingo Metro line. Listin Diario reports that Fenatrano drivers were physically pulling passengers out of cars not joining the strike, while other drivers sabotaged vehicles that continued working by removing the air from their tires.
OPRET director Diandino Pena continues to scoff at the protests, saying they have no basis.
In response to the news, Administrative Minister to the Presidency Luis Manuel Bonetti told Diario Libre that Hubieres's use of violent tactics should not be tolerated.
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OPRET director Diandino Pena continues to scoff at the protests, saying they have no basis.
In response to the news, Administrative Minister to the Presidency Luis Manuel Bonetti told Diario Libre that Hubieres's use of violent tactics should not be tolerated.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)