Several workers on President Sebastián Piñera’s resort claim they survive on less than minimum wage.
While President Sebastián Piñera was on his way to mass on Sunday, three workers from his Bahía Coique resort confronted him, insisting that they earn less than the minimum wage and work in unacceptable conditions.
The president and workers before the trouble began. (Photo by Tu Foto con el Presidente/Flickr)Login to read more.
While President Sebastián Piñera was on his way to mass on Sunday, three workers from his Bahía Coique resort confronted him, insisting that they earn less than the minimum wage and work in unacceptable conditions.
The president and workers before the trouble began. (Photo by Tu Foto con el Presidente/Flickr)Login to read more.About the writer
Struan Campbell Gray
Struan recently completed a BA in Journalism and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University, and has studied film production in California. As a surfer, it was the pursuit of perfect waves that initially led him to Chile, however, he was soon charmed by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the country. His home town, in south west England, is at the centre of the drive towards a post oil economy in the UK, and he is keen to explore such initiatives in Latin America.
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