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Social security employees to strike

According to judicial sources, the court is seeking Pineda’s opinion before ruling whether or not the case should move forward.

Social Security administrators met yesterday to discuss measures to be taken during the strike that employees announced would take place today.

Director René Luciani admitted that the institution does not have adequate staff to replace the workers who plan to strike.

“We hope (the union leaders) analyze their actions and feel free to negotiate,” Luciani said. “A strike should be the last resort. This seems to be the first weapon that they want to wield.”

According to the official, some discussions were held with the union about wages and other labor disagreements, but they were unable to reach an agreement.

Government officials have not been able to determine how the strike will impact services provided by the agency.

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