VOICED : Empleados publicos argentinos marchan contra Macri

Argentinian public employees protested in Buenos Aires against potential job losses after the government announced a review of state contracts and competitions. Economic concerns are rising due to currency devaluation and inflation. The public administration workforce grew significantly during the Kirchner administration. President Macri issued decrees and made appointments before the summer recess.

Why did public employees in Argentina march in Buenos Aires?

• To protest against job cuts

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To demand higher wages

• To support a new government policy

What economic issue has increased concern among the working class in Argentina?

• Decrease in export tariffs

• Rising unemployment rates

• Devaluation of the peso

• Increase in foreign investments

By what percentage did the public administration workforce grow during the Kirchner administration?

• 30%

• 54%

• 70%

• 45%

What action did President Macri take before the summer recess?

• He announced new tax reforms

• He launched a public health campaign

• He made swift decrees and appointments

• He signed a trade agreement

What was the approximate increase in the number of public employees from 2003 to the end of the Kirchner administration?

• From 100,000 to 200,000

• From 150,000 to 250,000

• From 300,000 to 450,000

• From 240,000 to 370,000