Apr 22, 2021 Marissa Longsworth One of the main reasons why the chamber is calling for an end to the impasse between G.O.B. and the unions is because they say that they are concerned that if the standoff continues the way it is, it will “add more strain to an economy already under severe stress.” In its release, the chamber noted that Belize’s economy contracted over fourteen percent in 2020 and is expected to only experience a two percent recovery this year. So, the chamber is now saying that if the G.O.B. and unions can’t reach a compromise, it will be very bad for business.