The PNO trade unions’ seamen went on a two-day strike in the beginning of September 2018 (see our July/ August newsletter). The two-day strike affected multiple routes from the mainland to the islands and whilst the tourist season was still going, the strike affected many travellers. After two days of strike the seamen decided to end the strike in return for a 2% pay increase. This was their first pay increase in eight years.
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