in 1994, and the Cocorisa case from 1994 to 1996. Opposition to free trade In the 2000s, unions were often at odds with the neo-liberal politics of the two ruling parties, National Liberation Party (PLN for its Spanish initials) and the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC for its Spanish initials). During the 2007 Central American Free Trade Agreement referendum, labor unions organized to encourage its rejection. While ultimately unsuccessful, organizers were able to put their agendas into the forefront of Costa Rican politics again, saying that free trade should not only standardize financial and trading regulations, but also labor law. 2014 Presidential election During the 2014 Costa Rican general election, labor unions overwhelmingly put their support behind Solís and other candidates from the Citizens' Action Party (PAC for its Spanish initials), like Marlene Madrigal Flores and Henry Mora Jiménez. With the help of unions, PAC broke the 66-year rule of PLN and PUSC, electing Solís with the largest margin of victory in a Costa Rican presidential election. Recreational services While the primary focus of Costa Rican labor unions is to advocate for the rights and benefits of workers, many labor unions also operate recreational complexes for their members. Such recreational centers serve to provide a social outlet for members. They may include facilities such as swimming pools, soccer grounds, and small restaurants. Like union halls, the recreational complexes also organize dances, games, and sports tournaments, and members can use the facilities for private occasions, like weddings or parties. Recent activities Current issues for unions Labor unions are active in both the public and private spheres. Their major concerns today are not unlike those of the past. Unions want salaries increased to reflect inflation, regulation of public commodities, and a stronger Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (Costa Rican Social Security Department). Many labor unions are also asking for increased environmental regulation, and increased oversight of cooperative banks. In addition, unions are general against privatization of education, police enforcement, and medical services, and support more measures to improve health conditions, food safety, education, housing, and improved salaries. Previous administrations and assemblies paid very little attention to Costa Rica's trade unions;, however when the 2014 legislative assembly took office, eight members of the Citizens' Action Party and Broad Front promised to listen to the requests of unions. Libertarian Otto Guevara expressed concern. One important issue for Costa Rica unions is passage of the