SUMIFRU WORKERS TO STRIKE. Two union leaders from the Typhoon Pablo-ravaged town of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province filed a Notice of Strike before the National Conciliation and Mediation Board against multinational banana company Sumifru last December 23. The strike notice stemmed from the termination of 138 union members which leaders say is part of the company’s union busting “maneuverings.” (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)