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Zip Choloma, the surrounding cities and
villages have a population of nearly 600,000 inhabitants with a labor force of
approximately 280,000. Unemployment is estimated at around 35% for the area. Additionally,
a great number of workers travel daily to San Pedro Sula and would prefer being employed
in the Choloma Area.
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Transportation to site:
Public transportation links the Park
to San Pedro Sula and surrounding towns through a 4-lane highway.
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Work Shifts: Day shift (8 hrs):44 hours X week
Mixed shift (7 hrs):42 hours X week.
Night shift (6 hrs.) 36 hours X week |
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Fringe Benefits:
Social Security, health and
maternity, disability, old age, and benefits, INFOP training school. |
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Holidays: There are 11
paid holidays per year, even if they fall on a Sunday:
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January 1st
April 14th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday before Easter Sunday. |
May 1st
September 15th
October 3rd 12th, 21st and
December 25th |
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Christmas Bonus:
One month salary, if employed a full
year; proportional if less than 12 months. |
Labor costs in ZIP CHOLOMA are among the most
competitive in the Western Hemisphere, since foreign currency can be freely exchanged in
the local private banks and exchange houses.
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