Panama City health workers go on strike

On 10 February 2009 striking health workers closed all four rail lines in the San Francisco sector of Panama City, demanding a salary increase and a bonus. Minor violence broke out when a driver attempted to cross the roadblock and struck one of the nurses who was participating in the blockage. Health technicians announced that they will continue their indefinite strike, a labour action that has resulted in the cancellation of thousands of doctor's appointments and surgeries.