Non-professional workers at the Panama Canal are demanding a wage increase, among other things. The "pasabarcos" guide the boats through the canal and say that, while their work is very important, they have recieved less than a one dollar raise in 14 years. They say if the Canal negotiating commission responds to them with a "mediocre proposal," they will take stronger measures such as blocking streets and occupying the administration building. teleSUR.
